Analysis of Detention Related Cases of Nepali Migrant Workers in Malaysia

The major objective of this study was to examine the policy gaps and provide recommendations to address the issue of migrant’s workers based on the data/information available with PNCC. Focusing on migration of Nepali workers to Malaysia, this study seeked to examine the situation regarding access to justice of migrant workers imprisoned in Malaysia and their economic and psychosocial reintegration upon return to Nepal. The study involved designing, planning and implementing research activities by formulating appropriate research methodologies, reviewing relevant literature, analysing data from the PNCC database management system and collecting primary data from interviews with migrant workers and returnees, developing a research report and organising a consultation program to share the research findings for wider dissemination. The report can be read here.