NewzLabour rights activists have urged the incorporation of third-party oversight into a newly introduced refugee employment programme in Malaysia. The initiative follows last month's government announcement that it would begin implementing the Refugee Registration Document programme, starting with individuals currently detained at immigration depots.
The push for external monitoring aims to ensure transparency and protect worker rights within the formal employment framework for refugees. While the initial phase of the registration and work scheme focuses on immigration detainees, advocates argue that independent oversight is essential for the fair treatment and effective integration of participants into the workforce.
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