Malaysia is considering allowing registered refugees to work in sectors facing critical labour shortages, potentially offering businesses much-needed workers while giving refugees a legal means of supporting themselves.
But previous attempts have faced implementation challenges, and concerns remain over exploitation, job competition and border management.
BFM speaks to Joanne Chua, the executive director of Asylum Access Malaysia, about the safeguards needed to make refugee employment viable, the gaps in Malaysia’s refugee protection framework and the implications of proposed repatriation arrangements with Myanmar.
Presenters: Roshan Kanesan and Richard Bradbury Producer: Tun Hizami Hashim for BFM
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