Kuala Lumpur has restricted the hiring of workers from Bangladesh since 2024 amid reports of debt bondage and forced labour

Kuala Lumpur has restricted the hiring of workers from Bangladesh since 2024 amid reports of debt bondage and forced labour

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged stronger protections for Bangladeshi migrant workers on Monday, after a series of labor abuses affecting the Southeast…

He has urged his Malaysian counterpart to open up the labour market while ensuring Bangladeshi workers are not exploited

Both sides seek to ensure that the hiring process for Bangladeshi workers is transparent to protect their interests.

Malaysia's Prime Minister pledges to enhance protections for Bangladeshi workers amidst ongoing labor abuse concerns during a joint press conference.

Kuala Lumpur has recently tightened the intake of Bangladeshi workers due to concerns about abuse, debt bondage, and excessive recruitment fees.