Foreign Workers and Business: Working Collaboratively Towards Sustainable Solutions BSR International Labor Migration (ILM) Focus Group 15-16 JULY, 2009 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The ILM Focus Group and Malaysian employers, international brands, civil society and unions met for two days in Kuala Lumpur to find ways together to build greater protection for migrant workers in Malaysia.

Appreciating that the current system in Malaysia presents complex challenges for brands and their local suppliers, the primary goal of the convening was to 1) build knowledge, understanding and relationships, 2) understand and agree on key areas of focus and participation for a pilot project in two factories in Malaysia, and 3) develop an ongoing stakeholder forum to continue the social dialogue in Malaysia.

Efforts to improve the situation of foreign workers in Malaysia should center on 'improving worker awareness', 'communication mechanisms', and a more direct approach to recruitment.

To read more about the ILM Focus Group's conclusions and key findings please download the Briefing Report.