Malaysia: Hell for Foreign Workers?

Malaysia’s unenviable record on the treatment of migrant workers is in the spotlight again, after three Indonesians were shot dead by police. They were suspected of committing robbery.

While many Malaysians wait for their Indonesian maids to arrive, migrant rights activist Irene Fernandez says the country is unsafe for foreign workers. Some politicians immediately branded Fernandez as ‘unpatriotic’ for tarnishing the country’s image. 

But how bad is Malaysia for foreign workers? 

Clarence Chua finds out for Asia Calling.

Source: Asia Calling

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• Malaysia