Malaysia Vows to Strengthen Rights of Bangladeshi Workers During Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s Visit
The leaders pledged tighter recruitment rules and worker protections as Bangladesh pushed to restore access for about 800,000 workers, officials said.
- On Monday, Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited Putrajaya to request that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reopen Malaysia's labour market to Bangladeshi workers and address detained nationals' repatriation.
- Kuala Lumpur restricted hiring from Bangladesh since 2024 following widespread reports of debt bondage and recruitment scams affecting the approximately 800,000 Bangladeshis who comprise one-third of Malaysia's migrant workforce.
- Both leaders agreed recruitment must be "transparent, fair and affordable," with Anwar describing "human resources cooperation, particularly the workers" as "critical for our survival" while pledging to end exploitation.
- The leaders witnessed the exchange of agreements on investment promotion, cultural cooperation, and counter-terrorism research, pledging to advance free trade negotiations and strengthen bilateral ties.
- Rahman is scheduled to depart for China later on Monday for a three-day visit at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, marking the second leg of his first foreign trip since taking office.
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Bangladesh PM asks Malaysia to reopen labour market to Bangladeshi workers
Malaysia vows to strengthen rights of Bangladeshi workers during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit
Speaking at a joint press conference with the Bangladeshi Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim described "human resources cooperation, particularly the workers" as "critical for our survival"
Malaysia vows better protection for 800,000 Bangladeshi workers during PM Rahman visit
Bangladeshis make up a third of Malaysia's migrant workforce. UN human rights experts earlier warned of exploitation, deception, and debt bondage facing Bangladeshi migrant workers
PM Anwar stresses migrant welfare as Tarique seeks more jobs, both demand fairer recruitment process
PUTRAJAYA, June 22 — Malaysia and Bangladesh have agreed that the exploitation and mistreatment of migrant workers must not be tolerated, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressing the need for a more transparent and fair recruitment system.Speaking at a joint press conference with Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today, Anwar said while foreign workers remained critical to Malaysia’s economic growth, both countries must ensu…
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