Malaysian-labour-market

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...

Malaysia's labour market, which has remained closed to Bangladeshi workers over corruption, mismanagement, syndication and irregularities during the previous regime, is set to reopen soon through a transparent process, the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment said Friday.In a press release, the ministry said the issue received top priority through several ministerial-level meetings between Bangladesh and Malaysia. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman also discussed it with Malaysian...