Archive · 22 May 2025
Bangladeshi Migrant Workers Seek Unpaid Wages in Malaysia
A group of about 280 Bangladeshi migrant workers in Malaysia are seeking unpaid wages after their employer, a supplier to Japanese companies like Sony and Panasonic, closed down.
These workers were allegedly made to work long hours in poor conditions.
The workers paid hefty fees to recruiters and now have large debts.
Japanese companies are offering some financial support, but it isn't covering all the costs.
The workers are seeking help to get the wages they are owed.
Bangladeshi migrant workers are demanding unpaid wages from a former plastic parts supplier in Malaysia.
The factory, which supplied to Japanese companies, closed down after withholding wages.
Workers allege they worked long hours with no breaks and faced poor housing conditions.
The workers paid high recruitment fees and have ongoing debts.
Sony, Panasonic and Daikin are providing some reimbursement of recruitment costs.
- Who
- Around 280 Bangladeshi migrant workers and their former employer Kawaguchi Manufacturing.
- What
- Bangladeshi migrant workers are seeking unpaid wages and compensation from their former employer, a plastic parts supplier.
- When
- The factory closed late last year, and the article was published May 22, 2025.
- Where
- Port Klang, Malaysia.
- Why
- The workers are seeking unpaid wages and compensation for poor working conditions.
Migrant Workers' Perspective
Japanese Companies and Malaysian Government
Working Conditions
Migrant Workers' Perspective
Workers allege they endured long hours, inadequate housing, and delayed visa renewals.
Japanese Companies and Malaysian Government
The factory management's perspective is not mentioned.
Financial Compensation
Migrant Workers' Perspective
Workers seek unpaid wages and reimbursement for recruitment fees.
Japanese Companies and Malaysian Government
The factory's perspective is not mentioned.
- Number of Workers
- Around 280
- Unpaid Wages Duration
- Up to 8 months
- Back Wages Paid
- USD $58,101
- Back Wages Owed
- USD $6,94,444
- Average Recruitment Fee
- USD $5,000
- Major Customers
- Sony and Panasonic