Migrant Repatriation Program: Socio-Economic Impacts
Malaysia's current Migrant Repatriation Program (PRM), initiated on 1st March 2024 to manage the return of undocumented foreign workers, has seen significant activity since its launch.
The voluntary repatriation program expires on 31st December 2024, after which undocumented migrants will face fines or prison.
NIAGA SPOTLIGHT discusses socio-economic impacts on the labour market while balancing humane management of migrant labour across sectors such as construction, agriculture, manufacturing, domestic work as well as informal labour.
The voluntary repatriation program expires on 31st December 2024, after which undocumented migrants will face fines or prison.
NIAGA SPOTLIGHT discusses socio-economic impacts on the labour market while balancing humane management of migrant labour across sectors such as construction, agriculture, manufacturing, domestic work as well as informal labour.
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