Deportation Turn in Malaysia: Expansion, Discourse and Practice

Low, Choo Chin; Mokhta, Khairiah Salwa Hj.

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“…Prior to the existence of bilateral cooperation, undocumented immigrants had been deported without the sending countries' full cooperation, causing diplomatic setbacks. The countries of origin have been reluctant to take back their nationals and share the cost of repatriation despite the initial collaborations established with Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Myanmar (Low & Mokhtar, 2017). The unilateral enforcement of Malaysia's immigration law weakened the effectiveness of its repatriation process.…”

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Migrant Labour Recruitment Reform in Malaysia: Towards Ethical and Zero-Cost Migration

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2020

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The pressures exerted by migrant workers’ countries of origin, regional calls for migrant protection, and global initiatives have pushed the Malaysian government for labour reforms in line with International Labour Organization standards. A weak labour migration mechanism has led to human trafficking, debt bondage, and workers’ exploitation. Since 2018, Malaysia has concluded and renegotiated improved memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with countries of origin to address forced labour and human-trafficking. Reforming the recruitment system is formalised through government-to-government agreements to eliminate agents, enhance ethical recruitment, and adopt a zero migration-cost model. The analysis shows that the newly negotiated MoUs are significant in tackling the issue of irregular migration in three aspects, by including a clause on repatriation, changing to the government recruitment model, and adopting the employer-pays model. This research utilises official documents, media statements, and secondary literature.

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Migrant Labour Recruitment Reform in Malaysia: Towards Ethical and Zero-Cost Migration

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2020

otoritas

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Digitalization of Migration Management in Malaysia: Privatization and the Role of Immigration Service Providers

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2021

Int. Migration & Integration

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Deportation Turn in Malaysia: Expansion, Discourse and Practice

Abstract: Malaysia's deportation practices highlight how the government is managing irregular immigration to

Cited by 2 publications

References 14 publications

Migrant Labour Recruitment Reform in Malaysia: Towards Ethical and Zero-Cost Migration

Migrant Labour Recruitment Reform in Malaysia: Towards Ethical and Zero-Cost Migration

Digitalization of Migration Management in Malaysia: Privatization and the Role of Immigration Service Providers

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