Migration of foreign labourers into Malaysia

Ali Mohamed, Ashgar Ali (2013) Migration of foreign labourers into Malaysia. In: Foreign Workers: The Law And Practice In Malaysia. The Malaysian Current Law Journal Sdn Bhd, Ampang, pp. 57-72. ISBN 978-967-0379-26-5

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Abstract

The influx of migrant workers into the Malay Peninsula during the British administration of the Straits Settlements and the Malay States forms the basis of this chapter. Reference is made to the introduction of the labour legislation to accord protection of these workers against exploitation and abuse by the employers. It is noteworthy that the inflow of international migrants into the Malay Peninsula is not a recent phenomenon. It started during the British colonial rule when the capitalist economic enterprises were introduced together with necessary infrastructures. Apart from the above, it is also worthwhile to briefly note the abolishment of serfdom and slavery in England. The above discussion is relevant in so far as the treatment of migrant workers during the British administration of the Straits Settlements and the Malay States is concerned.

Item Type:	Book Chapter
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Foreign labourers, migration, Malaysia
Subjects:	K Law > K Law (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws
Depositing User:	Dr Ashgar Ali Ali Mohamed
Date Deposited:	10 May 2013 21:14
Last Modified:	25 Jun 2013 18:21
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/29690

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