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Bangladeshi Workers Demand $694K in Unpaid Wages in Malaysia

5/22/2025

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Around 280 Bangladeshi migrant workers in Malaysia are fighting for justice, demanding over $694,000 in unpaid wages after Kawaguchi Manufacturing abruptly shut down, leaving them without pay for up to eight months. Struggling under the weight of debt from exorbitant recruitment fees, these workers endure harsh conditions as major companies like Sony and Panasonic step in to seek solutions.

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Around 280 Bangladeshi migrant workers in Malaysia are fighting for justice, demanding over $694,000 in unpaid wages after Kawaguchi Manufacturing abruptly shut down, leaving them without pay for up to eight months. Struggling under the weight of debt from exorbitant recruitment fees, these workers endure harsh conditions as major companies like Sony and Panasonic step in to seek solutions.