
These workers are often exploited for cheap labour by unscrupulous recruitment agencies and employers.

“Moreover, trafficking of young foreign women and children for the purpose of sexual exploitation is also prevalent in the country,” said Giammarinaro in a press release, following her six-day visit to Malaysia in February.
“They are mostly forced into the commercial sex trade following deceptive recruitment practices for legal work in Malaysia.”

“In addition, the trafficking of young foreign women and children from the purpose of sexual exploitation is also prevalent in the country, where they are mostly forced into the

Many victims of trafficking are often detained and subsequently deported and not provided with adequate specialist support for recovery and social inclusion, the press release continued.
Ms. Giammarinaro called for the country’s Government to adopt a new system of protection that provides exploited workers immediate assistance to claim compensation
as well as temporary residence status and a
work permit.
Source: The Star
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