23rd Jan 2026 Bloomberg World Exclusive on Alleged Criminal Syndicate Trafficking Bangladeshi Workers for Forced Labour in Malaysia | The Big Take: EVERYONE GETS A CUT, AND MIGRANT WORKERS PAY THE PRI... (UPDATED Story by Bloomberg on 16th April 2026: Malaysia Plans to Use Tycoon Amin’s New Migrant Worker System – see […]

For full background to this story and related issues see blog post at andyjhall.org/2026/01/23/2...

Edge summary version online at www.theedgesingapore.com/amp/news/mal...)

Malaysia Plans to Use Tycoon Amin’s New Migrant Worker System Malaysia is planning to adopt a new foreign worker recruitment system developed by Bestinet Sdn., the company founded by labor tycoon Aminul Islam, according to six people familiar with the matter.

*UPDATED Story by Bloomberg on issue of Alleged Criminal Syndicate Trafficking Bangladeshi Migrant Workers for Forced Labour in Malaysia*

*16th April 2026: Malaysia Plans to Use Tycoon Amin’s New Migrant Worker System*

Original version available behind paywall at www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Bleak Hari Raya for 80 migrant workers in Johor The foreign workers claim the construction firm has not paid their wages and overtime claims for about six months.

(Background)

*FMT 15th March 2026: Bleak Hari Raya for 80 migrant workers in Johor (allegedly in Petronas petroleum supply chain)*

www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nat...

Minister calls for swift action against company for delaying salaries The labour department has found that Esstar Vision Sdn Bhd in Pasir Gudang, Johor, has been delaying salary payments since last September.

16th March: Malaysian HR Minister calls for swift action against EVSB company for delaying salaries and placing Bangladeshi workers in destitution and alleged forced labour and modern slavery situation during Hari Raya (allegedly in Petronas supply chain) www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nat...

Video at www.facebook.com/abcnews.au/p...

The killing of a Nepali security guard reveals the hidden toll of the Iran war The killing of a Nepali security guard in Abu Dhabi highlights the growing risks faced by millions of migrant workers across the Gulf as the conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States escalat...

Important story by ABC Australian News: Nepali security guard killed in Abu Dhabi shows risks faced by 'trapped' migrant workers

www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

Modern slavery is thriving: the media just isn’t telling you

There are at least 49 million enslaved people worldwide… and very little knowledge about how directly connected we are to them through supply chains

mediastormpodcast.com/podcast/epis...

A landmark anti-slavery case adds suppliers to British firms’ risks The dust settles in a Dyson dispute

Economist 8th March 2026: Britain | Riskier business

A landmark anti-slavery case (Dyson/ATA Malaysia case) adds suppliers to British firms’ risks

The dust settles in a Dyson dispute

www.economist.com/britain/2026...

For more background see: andyjhall.org/2026/02/27/f...

Dyson settles Malaysian workers' UK lawsuit Two dozen migrant workers who alleged they were subjected to forced labour at a Malaysian factory while making parts for British vacuum cleaner manufacturer Dyson have settled their London lawsuit, th...

*Reuters 27th Feb: Dyson settles Malaysian workers' UK lawsuit Dyson settles Malaysian workers' UK lawsuit* - www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

My comments available in full at andyjhall.org/2026/02/27/f...

Dyson settles forced labour suit in landmark UK case Migrant workers alleged they were subjected to abusive treatment in a Malaysian factory for Dyson.

BBC 27th Feb 2026: Dyson settles forced labour suit in landmark UK case www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

My comments available in full at andyjhall.org/2026/02/27/f...

For Immediate Release 27th Feb 2026: Comment Attributable to Andy Hall, Independent Migrant Worker Rights Specialist, on the Dyson/ATA (Malaysia) Landmark Forced Labour Case Settlement Announcement - ... For Immediate Release 27th Feb 2026: Comment Attributable to Andy Hall, Independent Migrant Worker Rights Specialist, on the Dyson/ATA (Malaysia) […]

*For Immediate Release 27th Feb 2026: Comment Attributable to Andy Hall, Independent Migrant Worker Rights Specialist, on the Dyson/ATA (Malaysia) Landmark Forced Labour Case Settlement Announcement 📣*

andyjhall.org/2026/02/27/f...

Read settlement announcement at www.leighday.co.uk/news/press-r...

Bestinet files billion-ringgit lawsuit against Mkini, 9 others Suit targets reports on migrant worker recruitment system allegations.

Malaysiakini 25th Feb 2026: Bestinet and Amin files billion-ringgit lawsuit against Malaysiakini, Bloomberg and others over media articles outlining alleged criminal syndicate trafficking Bangladeshi migrant workers for forced labour in Malaysia m.malaysiakini.com/news/768839

23rd Jan 2026 Bloomberg World Exclusive on Alleged Criminal Syndicate Trafficking Bangladeshi Workers for Forced Labour in Malaysia | The Big Take: EVERYONE GETS A CUT, AND MIGRANT WORKERS PAY THE PRI... 23rd Jan 2026 Bloomberg World Exclusive on Alleged Criminal Syndicate Trafficking Bangladeshi Workers for Forced Labour in Malaysia | The […]

For more details see andyjhall.org/2026/01/23/2...

High Court rejects Bestinet, Aminul's bid for gag order on migrant worker exposé | New Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has dismissed Bestinet Sdn Bhd and Datuk Seri Aminul Islam Abdul Nor’s bid to gag media organisations and individuals from making statements over the recent migrant worker...

*23rd Feb 2026 New Strait Times: Malaysian High Court rejects Bestinet, Aminul's bid for gag order on migrant worker exposé (Bloomberg’s story on alleged criminal syndicate trafficking Bangladeshi migrant workers for forced labour in Malaysia)*

www.nst.com.my/news/nation/...

*ABC VIDEO 17th Feb 2026: Warning Australia is a dumping ground for slave-made goods (Malaysian MediCeram/Ansell Alleged Modern Slavery Case)*

youtu.be/YiRBhcnBHaA?...

ABC VIDEO: Warning Australia is a dumping ground for slave-made goods (Malaysia MediCeram/Ansell Alleged Modern Slavery Case)

Australia's anti-slavery commissioner Chris Evans is calling for tough new laws to force companies to crackdown on slavery in their supply chains.

youtu.be/YiRBhcnBHaA?...

Push for stronger slavery laws - ABC listen Australia's Anti-Slavery Commissioner has called for tough new laws forcing Australian companies to take slavery in their supply chains seriously.

Push for stronger slavery laws
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

ABC 17th Feb 2026: Australian Anti-slavery commissioner calls for tougher laws amid forced labour concerns for Ansell (MediCeram, Malaysia) and KMart - Andy Hall ABC 17th Feb 2026: Australian Anti-slavery commissioner calls for tougher laws amid forced labour concerns for Ansell (MediCeram, Malaysia) and […]

*ABC 17th Feb 2026: Australian Anti-slavery commissioner calls for tougher laws amid forced labour concerns for Ansell (MediCeram, Malaysia) and KMart* andyjhall.org/2026/02/17/a...

Workers at MediCeram, a key supplier to Ansell, allege passport confiscation, wage theft, debt bondage, unsafe working conditions and other forms of exploitation.

Join the protest to stand with affected workers.

📍 678 Victoria St, Richmond
🗓 14 Feb, 5pm

More: www.greenleft.org.au/2026-02/even...

Protest: Protest Against Ansell – Slavery in the supply chain MediCeram - a key supplier of glove molds to the billion dollar international latex corporation Ansell - is going bankrupt after years of putting its workers through conditions amounting ton modern sl...

Protest: Protest Against Ansell – Slavery in the supply chain

www.greenleft.org.au/2026-02/even...

Hosted by Free Palestine Coalition Naarm Community Defence Marshalling System Anakbangsa Malaysia

When
5:00pm Sat 14 Feb

Where
Ansell Head Office
678 Victoria St
Richmond VIC 3121

'Warlord-run corrupt nation': Latheefa fumes over Bestinet article, govt silence What happened to boasts on fighting graft, lawyer asks.

‘Warlord-run corrupt nation’: Latheefa fumes over Bestinet article, govt silence - Malaysiakini

m.malaysiakini.com/news/766779

Launch probe into alleged trafficking of Bangladeshi workers, govt told Ex-Klang MP Charles Santiago says Suhakam should lead the probe that should cover all aspects of the exploitation, including recruitment agencies, employers and any public officials involved.

Launch probe into alleged trafficking of Bangladeshi workers and Malaysia abuse Bloomberg report, govt told www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nat...

Bangladesh-Malaysia labour route rife with corruption: Bloomberg report Investigation finds cartelised recruitment and political links driving migrant exploitation

Bangladesh-Malaysia labour route rife with corruption: Bloomberg report www.thedailystar.net/news/news/ba...

23rd Jan 2026 Bloomberg World Exclusive on Alleged Criminal Syndicate Trafficking Bangladeshi Workers for Forced Labour in Malaysia | The Big Take: EVERYONE GETS A CUT, AND MIGRANT WORKERS PAY THE PRI... 23rd Jan 2026 Bloomberg World Exclusive on Alleged Criminal Syndicate Trafficking Bangladeshi Workers for Forced Labour in Malaysia | The […]

*23rd Jan 2026 Bloomberg World Exclusive on Alleged Criminal Syndicate Trafficking Bangladeshi Workers for Forced Labour in Malaysia | The Big Take: EVERYONE GETS A CUT, AND MIGRANT WORKERS PAY THE PRICE* andyjhall.org/2026/01/23/2...

Everyone Gets a Cut, and Migrant Workers Pay the Price Endemic corruption in the Bangladesh-Malaysia migrant worker system is enriching some, while trapping the hopeful in a punishing economy of exploitation.

23rd Jan 2026 Bloomberg World Exclusive on Alleged Criminal Syndicate Trafficking Bangladeshi Workers for Forced Labour in Malaysia | The Big Take: EVERYONE GETS A CUT, AND MIGRANT WORKERS PAY THE PRICE

By Anders Melin and Niki Koswanage

23 Jan 2026

www.bloomberg.com/features/202...

14 Jan 2026 PRESS RELEASE: UK High Court rules that forced labour and exploitation claims against Dyson (ATA Malaysia case) will be tried next year   - Andy Hall 8th May 2025: Former ATA Malaysia migrant workers’ forced labour case to proceed in English courts following Supreme Court refusal […]

*14 Jan 2026 PRESS RELEASE: UK High Court rules that forced labour and exploitation claims against Dyson (ATA Malaysia case) will be tried next year*

andyjhall.org/2026/01/14/1...

Emergency Legal & Protection Fund for Migrant Workers Facing Forced Repatriation Emergency Appeal: Stop Forced Repatriation of Migrant Workers in Malaysia. Please support victims of alleged modern slavery and forced labour by making a contribution to their ongoing legal defense co...

High Court of Malaysia appointment coming up on Wednesday 7th January, please continue to support this MediCeram campaign fnd.us/a2fGp7?ref=s...

One can only feel real joy and delight by enabling oneself to feel real pain and despair also. Indeed, there was birth, death, re-birth and re-becoming (and marriage and separation too). All together, all inseparable. Wishing the best for 2026, from London, UK.

It’s been a busy 2025. Lots of things happened in my orbit, as always. Some progress and success, yet also challenges and despair. As is nature and life, there was lots of happiness, sadness, joy, pain, suffering and every emotion in between. The higher the highs, the lower the lows.