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Andy Hall
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Migrant worker rights specialist blogging at www.andyjhall.org ([email protected]) living in Nepal, focused on migration in/from Asia, exploring Himalayas, investigating the unreported.
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Andy Hall @atomicalandy.bsky.social · Jul 9
Fundraise for Andy Hall to Overturn Unjust Conviction for Whistleblowing: Qatar

He’s raising €10,000 for a legal defense to clear his name. Help protect human rights defenders. Donate and support now!

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Andy Hall @atomicalandy.bsky.social · 6h
We also urge media, activists, rights community, and other stakeholders to give this matter immediate attention. The Bangladeshi High Commission and the Expatriates Ministry have failed to protect victims of modern slavery, instead creating an environment of retaliation following their involvement.
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Andy Hall @atomicalandy.bsky.social · 6h
MWN calls on Bangladeshi and Malaysian authorities, as well as international buyers, to take immediate action to ensure workers receive all owed wages, fair compensation, and justice for systemic abuses.

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Andy Hall @atomicalandy.bsky.social · 6h
The event aimed to demand urgent support for 431 Bangladeshi workers exploited by two Malaysian companies, Mediceram Sdn. Bhd. and Kawaguchi Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd., and to draw attention to the widespread mistreatment of migrant workers in Malaysia.
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Andy Hall @atomicalandy.bsky.social · 6h
Today, the Migrant Welfare Network (MWN)—a Bangladeshi migrant network based in Malaysia and Bangladesh— organised a human chain and press conference in front of the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment.
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Andy Hall @atomicalandy.bsky.social · 6h
PRESS RELEASE 10th November, 2025 Bangladeshi Migrant Workers Demand Justice Over Exploitation in Malaysia

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Andy Hall @atomicalandy.bsky.social · 7h
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Andy Hall @atomicalandy.bsky.social · 1d
Malaysiakini 9th Nov: Bangladesh court orders fresh probe into worker-sending syndicate to Malaysia andyjhall.org/2025/11/06/m...
Malaysiakini 6th Nov 2025: New Malaysian migrant worker ‘syndicate’ rules spark scandal in Nepal as millions in bribes allegedly paid to intermediaries to secure recruitment market - Andy Hall
Malaysiakini 6th Nov 2025: New Malaysian migrant worker ‘syndicate’ rules spark scandal in Nepal as millions in bribes allegedly paid […]
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Andy Hall @atomicalandy.bsky.social · 1d
*Daily Star 8th Nov 2025: 152 Bangladeshi workers at Mediceram in Malaysia (Ansell gloves global supply chain) protest forced repatriation, appoint legal counsel* andyjhall.org/2025/11/08/d...
Daily Star 8th Nov 2025: 152 Bangladeshi workers at Mediceram in Malaysia (Ansell gloves global supply chain) protest forced repatriation, appoint legal counsel - Andy Hall
Daily Star 8th Nov 2025: 152 Bangladeshi workers at Mediceram in Malaysia (Ansell gloves global supply chain) protest forced repatriation, […]
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Andy Hall @atomicalandy.bsky.social · 2d
Mediceram workers video being forced to sign ‘I want to go back’ to get their October wages www.facebook.com/share/r/17bE...
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Andy Hall @atomicalandy.bsky.social · 2d
#MediceramWorkers #MWN #Bangladesh #MigrantRights #HumanChain #JusticeForWorkers #Malaysia
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Andy Hall @atomicalandy.bsky.social · 2d
*✊Media Invitation: Declaration of human chain event 10th Nov 10am Expatriates Ministry, Dhaka - Mediceram Abuse Case ✊* 🇧🇩

Ministry of Expatriate Welfare, Dhaka 10 Nov 2025 10 am

Organized by: Mediceram & Kawaguchi Workers, Migrant Welfare Network (MWN)

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Andy Hall @atomicalandy.bsky.social · 2d
Alleged savagery as #Mediceram glove company forcibly repatriates 6 more alleged Bangladeshi forced labour victims/worker leaders. The heartbreaking 💔 tears of the silenced. Injustice, impunity, no rule of law. And systemic corruption? #malaysiaboleh

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Andy Hall @atomicalandy.bsky.social · 3d
6 November 2025 | Dhaka
The victim workers of Malaysian Mediceram Company filed a complaint at the Ministry of Expatriate Welfare and Foreign Employment. Professor Dr. Asif wants to meet so issue comes directly to him.

#MWN #Mediceram #MigrantWorkers

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Andy Hall @atomicalandy.bsky.social · 4d
Today students said
🗣️ “We stand by expatriate workers. ”
🗣️ "Medicirum workers must answer injustice. ”
🗣️ "Bangladesh High Commission must come forward to protect dignity of Bangladeshi workers. "

#MWN #JusticeForWorkers #Mediceram #StopDeportation #MigrantRights #Solidarity
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Andy Hall @atomicalandy.bsky.social · 4d
Human chain and protest protest. Demand for justice in the voice of Bangladesh student.
🗣️ “We stand by expatriate workers. ”
🗣️ "Mediceram workers must answer injustice. ”
🗣️ "Bangladesh High Commission must come forward to protect dignity of Bangladeshi workers. " www.facebook.com/share/v/1Bve...
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Andy Hall @atomicalandy.bsky.social · 4d
*Daily Star 6th Nov 2025: Dream turns into despair for 10 deported Bangladeshi migrants from Mediceram in Malaysia (Ansell/YTY gloves supply chain factory)* andyjhall.org/2025/11/06/d...
Daily Star 6th Nov 2025: Dream turns into despair for 10 deported Bangladeshi migrants from Mediceram in Malaysia (Ansell/YTY gloves supply chain factory) - Andy Hall
Daily Star 6th Nov 2025: Dream turns into despair for 10 deported Bangladeshi migrants from Mediceram in Malaysia (Ansell/YTY gloves […]
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Andy Hall @atomicalandy.bsky.social · 4d
*Malaysiakini 6th Nov 2025: New Malaysian migrant worker ‘syndicate’ rules spark scandal in Nepal as millions in bribes allegedly paid to intermediaries to secure recruitment market* andyjhall.org/2025/11/06/m...
Malaysiakini 6th Nov 2025: New Malaysian migrant worker ‘syndicate’ rules spark scandal in Nepal as millions in bribes allegedly paid to intermediaries to secure recruitment market - Andy Hall
Malaysiakini 6th Nov 2025: New Malaysian migrant worker ‘syndicate’ rules spark scandal in Nepal as millions in bribes allegedly paid […]
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Andy Hall @atomicalandy.bsky.social · 5d
Mediceram Malaysia involuntarily returned Bangladeshi migrant workers and alleged forced labour victims in Ansell’s global gloves supply chain speak out when landing in Dhaka this morning www.facebook.com/share/v/1CxD...
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Andy Hall @atomicalandy.bsky.social · 5d
*5th Nov 2025 Channel 24 News: Involuntarily repatriated Bangladeshi worker leaders from Mediceram glove company arrive back to Dhaka airport this morning and speak out to local media* www.facebook.com/share/v/1BV6...
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Andy Hall @atomicalandy.bsky.social · 5d
*Daily Star 5th Nov 2025: Malaysia's Mediceram, in Ansell’s global gloves supply chain, forcibly and involuntarily sends back 10 Bangladeshis* andyjhall.org/2025/11/04/d...
Daily Star 5th Nov 2025: Malaysia's Mediceram, in Ansell’s global gloves supply chain, forcibly and involuntarily sends back 10 Bangladeshis - Andy Hall
Bangladesh Daily Star 5th Nov 2025: Malaysia’s Mediceram, in Ansell’s global gloves supply chain, forcibly and involuntarily sends back 10 […]
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Andy Hall @atomicalandy.bsky.social · 5d
*Malaysiakini 4th Nov 2025: ‘10 conditions to supply migrant workers will revive syndicate' in Malaysia, say international groups* andyjhall.org/2025/11/04/m...
Malaysiakini 4th Nov 2025: ‘10 conditions to supply migrant workers will revive syndicate' in Malaysia, say international groups - Andy Hall
Malaysiakini 4th Nov 2025: ‘10 conditions to supply migrant workers will revive syndicate’ in Malaysia, say international groups B Nantha […]
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Andy Hall @atomicalandy.bsky.social · 5d
For background on Mediceram case see Daily Star 4th Nov 2025: MEDICERAM IN MALAYSIA – 190 Bangladeshis in Ansell global gloves supply chain fired for protesting exploitation at andyjhall.org/2025/11/04/d...
Daily Star 4th Nov 2025: MEDICERAM IN MALAYSIA - 190 Bangladeshis in Ansell global gloves supply chain fired for protesting exploitation - Andy Hall
Daily Star 4th Nov 2025: MEDICERAM IN MALAYSIA – 190 Bangladeshis in Ansell global gloves supply chain fired for protesting […]
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Andy Hall @atomicalandy.bsky.social · 5d
URGENT: Malaysian Mediceram factory worker leaders (10 pax) allegedly forcibly repatriated to Bangladesh this evening following alleged unlawful dismissal and visa/permit cancellation. Worker alleges being forced onto company vehicle to KLIA airport by management and local agents. More to follow…
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Andy Hall @atomicalandy.bsky.social · 6d
*Daily Star 4th Nov 2025: MEDICERAM IN MALAYSIA – 190 Bangladeshis in Ansell global gloves supply chain fired for protesting exploitation* andyjhall.org/2025/11/04/d...
Daily Star 4th Nov 2025: MEDICERAM IN MALAYSIA - 190 Bangladeshis in Ansell global gloves supply chain fired for protesting exploitation - Andy Hall
Daily Star 4th Nov 2025: MEDICERAM IN MALAYSIA – 190 Bangladeshis in Ansell global gloves supply chain fired for protesting […]
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