In 2019, the general opinion of the Malaysian public towards migrant workers was that the influx of migrant workers threatened their culture and heritage, with 68 percent of respondents agreeing. Many Malaysians did not have frequent engagement and interaction with migrant workers on a daily basis, possibly leading to widespread negative attitudes towards them.
Attitudes of people towards migrant workers in Malaysia in 2019
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ILO, & UN Women. (December 15, 2020). Attitudes of people towards migrant workers in Malaysia in 2019 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 06, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1245755/malaysia-public-opinion-on-migrant-workers/
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