Controversial migrant worker system gets new lease, sources say

The government will extend its relationship with Bestinet Sdn Bhd, with the continued use of the controversial Foreign Worker Management System (FWCMS) for another three years starting today.

However, the terms of the agreement with the company, which has played a growing role in migrant recruitment over the years, remain unclear.

Industry sources told Malaysiakini that the government will retain greater control over the processes.

This includes reducing...