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What Are Labour Brokers & How Do They Exploit Workers?
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15:00, 20 Apr 2023
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Guest: Irene Xavier, Co-chairperson, Labour Law Reform Coalition (LLRC)
Ikea Malaysia has cut ties with a labour recruitment firm that provides security guards after it had violated the retailer’s policies. IKEA said it initiated an investigation following claims that Nepali security guards had to fork out US$1,000 (RM4,400) to obtain the job, according to the Financial Times.
But this isn’t just an isolated problem. In fact, the issue of labour brokers and recruitment agencies is one that has been plaguing Malaysia for years, with dire consequences.
Presenter: Dashran Yohan
Producer: Dashran Yohan
Labour broker
the bigger picture
beyond the ballot box
migrant workers
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ikea
foreign labour recruitment agency
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31 mins
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15:00, 20 Apr 2023
Guest: Irene Xavier, Co-chairperson, Labour Law Reform Coalition (LLRC)
Ikea Malaysia has cut ties with a labour recruitment firm that provides security guards after it had violated the retailer’s policies. IKEA said it initiated an investigation following claims that Nepali security guards had to fork out US$1,000 (RM4,400) to obtain the job, according to the Financial Times.
But this isn’t just an isolated problem. In fact, the issue of labour brokers and recruitment agencies is one that has been plaguing Malaysia for years, with dire consequences.
Presenter: Dashran Yohan
Producer: Dashran Yohan
Labour broker
the bigger picture
beyond the ballot box
migrant workers
migrant
ikea
foreign labour recruitment agency
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