by nsiadmin | Mar 31, 2025 | Refugees/AsylumSeekers, Year 2025
At least 650 Myanmar migrants in Malaysia have family members affected by the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck their homeland on March 28. https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/03/1195574/least-650-myanmar-migrants-malaysia-have-family-affected-earthquake
by nsiadmin | Mar 30, 2025 | Racism/Xenophobia, Year 2025
Pada hemat saya peribahasa ini sudah cukup mengartikulasikan bahawa apa sahaja konflik, kemelut atau krisis yang melibat soal dua pihak yang berkuasa; yang sentiasa menjadi mangsa adalah rakyat yang tidak berdaya....
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...
by nsiadmin | Dec 18, 2024 | Rights/Protections, Year 2024
On International Migrants Day, Adrian Pereira of the North South Initiative highlights the crucial role migrants play in driving Malaysia’s growth and calls for stronger protections for the community. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKh7zd4Iv5E
by nsiadmin | Dec 13, 2024 | Government/Policy/Enforcement, Recalibration, Year 2024
Pegawai imigresen menyatakan kerajaan menawarkan program pengampunan untuk pekerja asing tanpa izin untuk pulang secara sah sebelum 1 Januari.https://www.benarnews.org/malay/berita/my-migran-repatriasi-12132024094806.html
by nsiadmin | Dec 13, 2024 | Year 2024
While lift etiquette is a basic courtesy, many Malaysians fail to practice it, sparking frustration among those who rely on such facilities for...
by nsiadmin | Dec 12, 2024 | Government/Policy/Enforcement, Recalibration, Year 2024
In 2025, foreigners without proper documentation could face fines, prison if they remain in the country.https://www.benarnews.org/english/news/malaysian/repatatriation-deadline-12132024125323.html
