The theme for International Migrants Day 2023 is “Honouring the contributions of migrants and respecting their rights”, which was chosen to raise awareness of the issue of exploitation and to highlight migrants’ positive contributions to societies...

Migrants in Malaysia face many challenges including limited access to essential services including healthcare, xenophobia, job security, poor working conditions.

The recent incidents of migrant workers left stranded and without work exposes the shortcomings in the current policies and procedures pertaining to the recruitment and employment of migrant workers in Malaysia...

The incidents relating to forced labour, non-compliance with labour laws and non-compliance with occupational safety and health measures in relation to migrant workers are issues that need to be addressed on an urgent and proactive basis by the relevant government ministries and agencies.

Hakam states that a comprehensive and holistic policy framework needs to be implemented in the management of migrant workers in Malaysia.

Hakam commends the government for embarking on several reforms in recent years...

Hakam calls upon the Government of Malaysia to implement the Recommendations of the Independent Committee inter-alia...