Saiful and his family rushed to the departure hall, clutching their possessions and necessary documents, relieved to have secured his ticket to Malaysia at the last minute. Paying triple the standard fare, Saiful hopes to find work in Malaysia’s construction sector, promising a decent monthly salary.
Deadline debacle
The rush to beat the deadline saw many falling victim to counterfeit tickets and false promises, leaving them in despair after spending exorbitant amounts to secure a seat. The labor market for Bangladeshis in Malaysia has been plagued by corruption and exploitation, leading to closures and uncertainty.
Calls have been made for better protection of migrant workers and a crackdown on unethical recruitment practices to prevent further exploitation in the future.