As recently reported earlier this month, the situation for migrant workers in Malaysia remains precarious with many working for low wages, long days and dangerous conditions. Malaysia’s booming construction industry is especially dangerous. Just earlier this week, another four workers were killed at a construction site when an elevator they were in gave way and fell 13 stories. Deaths like these are the direct result of an economic system that puts profits above workers’ lives. Only strong and independent unions can change this. At a separate protest against government policies, around 80 activists were arrested.
As recently reported earlier this month, the situation for migrant workers in Malaysia remains precarious with many working for low wages, long days and dangerous conditions. Malaysia’s booming construction industry is especially dangerous. Just earlier this week, another four workers were killed at a construction site when an elevator they were in gave way and fell 13 stories. Deaths like these are the direct result of an economic system that puts profits above workers’ lives. Only strong and independent unions can change this. At a separate protest against government policies, around 80 activists were arrested.
