Malaysia migration crisis

Unable to go to Malaysia, workers demo at Shahbagh

Hundreds of workers started their protest around 9:30am

Jobs in Malaysia: 18,000 workers in depths of despair

Frustration is mounting among the over 18,000 Bangladeshis who missed a deadline to fly to Malaysia for work around eight months ago.

Failed to go to Malaysia: Workers take position in front of overseas ministry

They march there after being dispersed from Karwan Bazar

Malaysia migration crisis shows where reforms are needed

From 2009-2024, Bangladeshi migrant workers’ access to the Malaysian labour market was restricted multiple times and, on every occasion, a syndicate was blamed for the debacle.