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Migrant worker rights specialist blogging at www.andyjhall.org (andy@andyjhall.org) living in Nepal, focused on migration in/from Asia, exploring Himalayas, investigating the unreported.

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Dyson settles Malaysian workers' UK lawsuit Two dozen migrant workers who alleged they were subjected to forced labour at a Malaysian factory while making parts for British vacuum cleaner manufacturer Dyson have settled their London lawsuit, th...

*Reuters 27th Feb: Dyson settles Malaysian workers' UK lawsuit Dyson settles Malaysian workers' UK lawsuit* - www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

My comments available in full at andyjhall.org/2026/02/27/f...

27.02.2026 11:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dyson settles forced labour suit in landmark UK case Migrant workers alleged they were subjected to abusive treatment in a Malaysian factory for Dyson.

BBC 27th Feb 2026: Dyson settles forced labour suit in landmark UK case www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

My comments available in full at andyjhall.org/2026/02/27/f...

27.02.2026 10:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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For Immediate Release 27th Feb 2026: Comment Attributable to Andy Hall, Independent Migrant Worker Rights Specialist, on the Dyson/ATA (Malaysia) Landmark Forced Labour Case Settlement Announcement - ... For Immediate Release 27th Feb 2026: Comment Attributable to Andy Hall, Independent Migrant Worker Rights Specialist, on the Dyson/ATA (Malaysia) […]

*For Immediate Release 27th Feb 2026: Comment Attributable to Andy Hall, Independent Migrant Worker Rights Specialist, on the Dyson/ATA (Malaysia) Landmark Forced Labour Case Settlement Announcement πŸ“£*

andyjhall.org/2026/02/27/f...

Read settlement announcement at www.leighday.co.uk/news/press-r...

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Bestinet files billion-ringgit lawsuit against Mkini, 9 others Suit targets reports on migrant worker recruitment system allegations.

Malaysiakini 25th Feb 2026: Bestinet and Amin files billion-ringgit lawsuit against Malaysiakini, Bloomberg and others over media articles outlining alleged criminal syndicate trafficking Bangladeshi migrant workers for forced labour in Malaysia m.malaysiakini.com/news/768839

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23rd Jan 2026 Bloomberg World Exclusive on Alleged Criminal Syndicate Trafficking Bangladeshi Workers for Forced Labour in Malaysia | The Big Take: EVERYONE GETS A CUT, AND MIGRANT WORKERS PAY THE PRI... 23rd Jan 2026 Bloomberg World Exclusive on Alleged Criminal Syndicate Trafficking Bangladeshi Workers for Forced Labour in Malaysia | The […]

For more details see andyjhall.org/2026/01/23/2...

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High Court rejects Bestinet, Aminul's bid for gag order on migrant worker exposΓ© | New Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has dismissed Bestinet Sdn Bhd and Datuk Seri Aminul Islam Abdul Nor’s bid to gag media organisations and individuals from making statements over the recent migrant worker...

*23rd Feb 2026 New Strait Times: Malaysian High Court rejects Bestinet, Aminul's bid for gag order on migrant worker exposΓ© (Bloomberg’s story on alleged criminal syndicate trafficking Bangladeshi migrant workers for forced labour in Malaysia)*

www.nst.com.my/news/nation/...

23.02.2026 16:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

*ABC VIDEO 17th Feb 2026: Warning Australia is a dumping ground for slave-made goods (Malaysian MediCeram/Ansell Alleged Modern Slavery Case)*

youtu.be/YiRBhcnBHaA?...

17.02.2026 09:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

ABC VIDEO: Warning Australia is a dumping ground for slave-made goods (Malaysia MediCeram/Ansell Alleged Modern Slavery Case)

Australia's anti-slavery commissioner Chris Evans is calling for tough new laws to force companies to crackdown on slavery in their supply chains.

youtu.be/YiRBhcnBHaA?...

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Push for stronger slavery laws - ABC listen Australia's Anti-Slavery Commissioner has called for tough new laws forcing Australian companies to take slavery in their supply chains seriously.

Push for stronger slavery laws
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

17.02.2026 07:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ABC 17th Feb 2026: Australian Anti-slavery commissioner calls for tougher laws amid forced labour concerns for Ansell (MediCeram, Malaysia) and KMart - Andy Hall ABC 17th Feb 2026: Australian Anti-slavery commissioner calls for tougher laws amid forced labour concerns for Ansell (MediCeram, Malaysia) and […]

*ABC 17th Feb 2026: Australian Anti-slavery commissioner calls for tougher laws amid forced labour concerns for Ansell (MediCeram, Malaysia) and KMart* andyjhall.org/2026/02/17/a...

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Workers at MediCeram, a key supplier to Ansell, allege passport confiscation, wage theft, debt bondage, unsafe working conditions and other forms of exploitation.

Join the protest to stand with affected workers.

πŸ“ 678 Victoria St, Richmond
πŸ—“ 14 Feb, 5pm

More: www.greenleft.org.au/2026-02/even...

12.02.2026 11:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Protest: Protest Against Ansell – Slavery in the supply chain MediCeram - a key supplier of glove molds to the billion dollar international latex corporation Ansell - is going bankrupt after years of putting its workers through conditions amounting ton modern sl...

Protest: Protest Against Ansell – Slavery in the supply chain

www.greenleft.org.au/2026-02/even...

Hosted by Free Palestine Coalition Naarm Community Defence Marshalling System Anakbangsa Malaysia

When
5:00pm Sat 14 Feb

Where
Ansell Head Office
678 Victoria St
Richmond VIC 3121

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'Warlord-run corrupt nation': Latheefa fumes over Bestinet article, govt silence What happened to boasts on fighting graft, lawyer asks.

β€˜Warlord-run corrupt nation’: Latheefa fumes over Bestinet article, govt silence - Malaysiakini

m.malaysiakini.com/news/766779

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Launch probe into alleged trafficking of Bangladeshi workers, govt told Ex-Klang MP Charles Santiago says Suhakam should lead the probe that should cover all aspects of the exploitation, including recruitment agencies, employers and any public officials involved.

Launch probe into alleged trafficking of Bangladeshi workers and Malaysia abuse Bloomberg report, govt told www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nat...

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Bangladesh-Malaysia labour route rife with corruption: Bloomberg report Investigation finds cartelised recruitment and political links driving migrant exploitation

Bangladesh-Malaysia labour route rife with corruption: Bloomberg report www.thedailystar.net/news/news/ba...

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23rd Jan 2026 Bloomberg World Exclusive on Alleged Criminal Syndicate Trafficking Bangladeshi Workers for Forced Labour in Malaysia | The Big Take: EVERYONE GETS A CUT, AND MIGRANT WORKERS PAY THE PRI... 23rd Jan 2026 Bloomberg World Exclusive on Alleged Criminal Syndicate Trafficking Bangladeshi Workers for Forced Labour in Malaysia | The […]

*23rd Jan 2026 Bloomberg World Exclusive on Alleged Criminal Syndicate Trafficking Bangladeshi Workers for Forced Labour in Malaysia | The Big Take: EVERYONE GETS A CUT, AND MIGRANT WORKERS PAY THE PRICE* andyjhall.org/2026/01/23/2...

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Everyone Gets a Cut, and Migrant Workers Pay the Price Endemic corruption in the Bangladesh-Malaysia migrant worker system is enriching some, while trapping the hopeful in a punishing economy of exploitation.

23rd Jan 2026 Bloomberg World Exclusive on Alleged Criminal Syndicate Trafficking Bangladeshi Workers for Forced Labour in Malaysia | The Big Take: EVERYONE GETS A CUT, AND MIGRANT WORKERS PAY THE PRICE

By Anders Melin and Niki Koswanage

23 Jan 2026

www.bloomberg.com/features/202...

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14 Jan 2026 PRESS RELEASE: UK High Court rules that forced labour and exploitation claims against Dyson (ATA Malaysia case) will be tried next yearΒ Β  - Andy Hall 8th May 2025: Former ATA Malaysia migrant workers’ forced labour case to proceed in English courts following Supreme Court refusal […]

*14 Jan 2026 PRESS RELEASE: UK High Court rules that forced labour and exploitation claims against Dyson (ATA Malaysia case) will be tried next year*

andyjhall.org/2026/01/14/1...

14.01.2026 15:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Emergency Legal & Protection Fund for Migrant Workers Facing Forced Repatriation Emergency Appeal: Stop Forced Repatriation of Migrant Workers in Malaysia. Please support victims of alleged modern slavery and forced labour by making a contribution to their ongoing legal defense co...

High Court of Malaysia appointment coming up on Wednesday 7th January, please continue to support this MediCeram campaign fnd.us/a2fGp7?ref=s...

05.01.2026 14:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

One can only feel real joy and delight by enabling oneself to feel real pain and despair also. Indeed, there was birth, death, re-birth and re-becoming (and marriage and separation too). All together, all inseparable. Wishing the best for 2026, from London, UK.

31.12.2025 10:02 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s been a busy 2025. Lots of things happened in my orbit, as always. Some progress and success, yet also challenges and despair. As is nature and life, there was lots of happiness, sadness, joy, pain, suffering and every emotion in between. The higher the highs, the lower the lows.

31.12.2025 10:01 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Complaints on 29th and 30th Dec 2025 to
βœ”οΈ Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment, Bangladesh
βœ”οΈ Bangladesh High Commission, Kuala Lumpur
βœ”οΈ Malaysian High Commission, Bangladesh

See MWN FB page www.facebook.com/share/1821t8...

Latest updates andyjhall.org/2025/12/26/f...

31.12.2025 07:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Andy Hall posted a story update on Emergency Legal & Protection Fund for Migrant Workers Facing Forced Repatriation Migrant Welfare Network (MWN), in the context of more MediCeram workers allegedly being deported in contempt of a court order, in collaboration with the workers, have formally submitted complaints...

More MediCeram workers allegedly deported in contempt of a court order to Bangladesh, MWN in collaboration with the workers, submitted complaints.

For emergency case fundraiser see fundrazr.com/stories/8MvI...

31.12.2025 07:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Emergency Legal & Protection Fund for Migrant Workers Facing Forced Repatriation Emergency Appeal: Stop the Forced Repatriation of Migrant Workers in Malaysia. Please support victims of alleged modern slavery and forced labour by making a contribution now, to ensure justice and co...

Today we got an historic injunction in the High Court to prevent more forced repatriations of former Mediceram workers, but still company repatriated 26 workers this evening. We need funds to keep fighting in the courts, to cover legal fees. DONATE now! fundrazr.com/a2fGp7?ref=a...

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FMT 26th Dec 2025: Bangladeshi workers obtain court injunction against mould manufacturer Mediceram (Ansell supplier) in Malaysia - Andy Hall FMT 26th Dec 2025: Bangladeshi workers obtain court injunction against mould manufacturer Mediceram (Ansell supplier) in Malaysia Sean Augustin The […]

*FMT 26th Dec 2025: Bangladeshi workers obtain court injunction against mould manufacturer Mediceram (Ansell supplier) in Malaysia* andyjhall.org/2025/12/26/f...

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Final statement page

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Migrant Welfare Network Press Release 26th Dec 2025: In Landmark Migrant Rights Precedent, Malaysian Court Grants Emergency Injunction Against Involuntary Repatriations by Ansell, YTY, Top Glove and Qube Modern Slavery Tainted Malaysian Supplier MediCeram
www.facebook.com/share/p/1BzR...

26.12.2025 04:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Migrant Welfare Network Press Release 26th Dec 2025: In Landmark Migrant Rights Precedent, Malaysian Court Grants Emergency Injunction Against Involuntary Repatriations by Ansell, YTY, Top Glove and Qube Modern Slavery Tainted Malaysian Supplier MediCeram
www.facebook.com/share/p/1BzR...

26.12.2025 04:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Emergency Legal & Protection Fund for Migrant Workers Facing Forced Repatriation Emergency Appeal: Stop the Forced Repatriation of Migrant Workers in Malaysia. Please support victims of alleged modern slavery and forced labour by making a contribution now, to ensure justice and co...

*DONATE NOW: Emergency Legal & Protection Fund for Migrant Workers Facing Forced Repatriation (Malaysia)* Emergency Appeal: Stop the Forced Repatriation of Migrant Workers in Malaysia. Please support victims of alleged modern slavery and forced labour now. fnd.us/a2fGp7?ref=s...

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19th Dec 2025: Forced labour and involuntary repatriation abuse allegations - Mediceram former worker representatives petition SUHAKAM (Malaysian Human Rights Commission) www.facebook.com/share/p/16ip...

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