by nsiadmin | Mar 23, 2025 | Racism/Xenophobia, Year 2025
On a hot and humid recent Sunday evening at Kuala Lumpur’s Central Market, hundreds of people weave through crowded stalls selling an array of goods such as clothes, souvenirs, food and...
by nsiadmin | Mar 17, 2025 | Jobs/Recruitment, Recalibration, Rights/Protections, Year 2025
Challenges for Undocumented Migrants Leaving Malaysia: The Home Ministry is extending its Migrant Repatriation Programme, which lets undocumented migrants return home by paying a fine instead of facing prosecution. Adrian Pereira of North South Initiative weighs in on...
by nsiadmin | Mar 17, 2025 | Migrant Initiatives, Year 2025
As the Trump administration severely scales back on foreign aid by dismantling the US Agency for International Development (USAID), activists now fear that this may shut down crucial programmes and some non-governmental organisations (NGOs) due to a lack of...
by nsiadmin | Jan 21, 2025 | Forced Labour, Government/Policy/Enforcement, Refugees/AsylumSeekers, Rights/Protections, Year 2025
North South Initiative executive director Adrian Pereira says there is a lack of updates on the directive that governs management of...