Founders' Valley
Fighting the migration challenge in Malaysia
S3 • E2 Apr 20, 2020
Many undocumented migrants work in so-called “3D jobs” - dirty, dangerous and demeaning professions. Millions live a life without any prospects. We meet entrepreneurs in Malaysia who are trying to give migrants back their dignity. This is Part 2 of a 3 part series "Founders Valley"
With foreign workers contributing more than a third to Malaysia’s gross domestic product, migrants help shape the country’s economy and society. However, undocumented migrants tend to exist outside the formal infrastructure. Most of them work in low-skilled jobs in miserable conditions, often existing on the margins of society. Startup founders are helping improve the lives of migrants in Malaysia.
With foreign workers contributing more than a third to Malaysia’s gross domestic product, migrants help shape the country’s economy and society. However, undocumented migrants tend to exist outside the formal infrastructure. Most of them work in low-skilled jobs in miserable conditions, often existing on the margins of society. Startup founders are helping improve the lives of migrants in Malaysia.