The labour market for Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia is reopening. In the midst of this process, the old syndicate controversy has come back into discussion. The publication of the names of 25 agencies out of around 2,000 has upset other agencies. While the list includes members of the previous syndicate circle, as well as agencies linked to the Awami League and organisations affiliated with the current ruling party, many experienced and large recruiting agencies have been left out. This has fu...