Bangladesh urges M'sia to reopen labour market, take in more workers
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has requested that Malaysia reopen its labour market to Bangladeshi workers. Both leaders emphasized the need for a more transparent and fair recruitment process to prevent the exploitation and debt bondage that have plagued the system.
Why it matters
This move addresses critical humanitarian concerns and labor shortages in Malaysia's construction and manufacturing sectors while aiming to reform bilateral migration policies.
PUTRAJAYA: Bangladesh has asked Malaysia to reopen its labour market as the two countries pledged to clean up a recruitment system long marred by exploitation.
The article reports on bilateral diplomatic discussions using neutral language and quotes from both heads of state.
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