In Pursuit of the Ringgit

Of the approximately 2.5 million Indonesian migrant workers in Malaysia, half entered the country illegally. These illegal workers travel using ‘alternative' routes from as many as 157 points. Travel arrangements are made by organized syndicates.

» Around 100 ‘alternative' ports are found at Tanjung Sepat, Banting, Selangor, Kuala Gula, Bagan Serai, Perak, the Malacca Strait and Johor Bahru.
» NG Bersatu (a TKI recruitment agency). Dina

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