Recent other struggles for Migrant Workers in Malaysia

Recent events

Period: Mar 30, 2014 to May 9, 2014

Irene Fernandez dies of heart failure

Mar 31, 2014

Irene Fernandez also known as the voice of migrant workers passes away. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irene_Fernandez

Increase in Malaysia Immigration fees

Apr 1, 2014

Malaysia Immigration fees has been increased to RM125 effective 1st April 2014.

163 Indonesian migrants arrested while waiting for boat

Apr 17, 2014

http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/04/17/163-illegals-waiting-for-boat-to-Indonesia-nabbed/

Nearly 250 Nepali migrant workers have died overseas due to various reasons in less than first four months of this year

Apr 19, 2014

http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=73147

Indonesian workers forced into prostitution in Malaysia

Apr 26, 2014

Nine girls who were looking for jobs in Malaysia were forced into prostitution by their agent. full story : http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/04/26/nine-girls-forced-prostitution-malaysia.html

Visa fee hike for Nepali workers

May 1, 2014

Malaysian Immigration department increased the visa fees for Nepali workers from RM23 to RM130. This hike is effecting hundreds of Nepali foreign workers. See full story; http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/261583

Foreign worker in detention denied basic rights

May 2, 2014

Full story: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/261666

Five Hundred Nepali Migrant Workers Suffering in Malaysia Detention Centers

May 5, 2014

http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=74105