Weighing the Risks

Both Indonesian and Malaysian officials are notorious for accepting bribes to turn a blind eye to illegal activity. The illegal migrant worker market is a booming one for corrupt officials.

August 13, 2002

MASTUR's eyes shine at the prospect of working in Malaysia. Having only finished junior high school, Mastur is filled with hope when he looks at his neighbor Entong, who recently returned from Malaysia. Entong successfully managed to raise his standard of living above that of his neighbors. The current commotion affecting Indonesian-Malaysian ties due to the Malaysian government's decision to crack down on illegal migrant workers has not dimme

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