Social Relationships of Myanmar Migrant Workers in Malaysia: An Ethnographic Study Khin Soe Kyi

Migration for employment is a challenging global issue compounded by rising numbers of migrants worldwide. For this reason, the downsides of labor migration need to be understood through the context experienced by migrants in the countries where they work. This study explores the social relationships among Myanmar migrant workers in Malaysia.
How do their social relationships contribute to meeting the needs and addressing the difficulties of Myanmar migrant workers in Malaysia? More specifically, what difficulties are migrant workers facing, and how do they seek help from social networks? When in trouble, how do social and religious organizations meet the needs and address the difficulties of Myanmar migrant workers in Malaysia?

Publication date : February 2018