Malaysia's illegal Indonesian migrant labour problem: in search of solutions.: An article from: Contemporary Southeast Asia

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From the author: The influx of illegal Indonesian migrant labour into Malaysia continues to be a source of bilateral friction for Malaysia-Indonesia relations. This article argues that long-term solutions to the problem of illegal Indonesian labour remain illusive because of the lack of political will on the part of both governments to compromise. The article begins by exploring the historical background to Indonesian migration into the Malay Peninsula. It then proceeds to discuss the "securitization" of the illegal Indonesian migrant worker issue by the Malaysian Government and media, and how this has framed Malaysian perceptions of Indonesian workers. Finally, it concludes by examining the problems and prospects for a long-term resolution of this enduring problem.

Citation Details
Title: Malaysia's illegal Indonesian migrant labour problem: in search of solutions.
Author: Joseph Liow
Publication:Contemporary Southeast Asia (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2003
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 25 Issue: 1 Page: 44(21)

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