A Magnifying Lens on Unraveling the Necessities of Housing Migrants in Malaysia through a Qualitative Revelation

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10.2991/978-94-6463-362-7_13How to use a DOI?

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Migrants House; Adequate Housing; Foreign Workers; Human Right

Abstract

In Malaysia, migrant workers frequently reside in designated housing that goes by the names of “hostels,” “workers’ quarters,” or “migrant worker housing”. These facilities, which are frequently offered by companies or labour agents, are designed to house many workers in communal living areas. Further, there are more significant difficulties pertaining to the housing of foreign workers. These settlements are often referred to as “illegal immigrant settlements” or “squatter areas” and present various challenges for both the migrants and the authorities. The objectives of this study are (1) to examine the housing needs of migrant workers in Malaysia and (2) to investigate potential mitigation measures for workers’ housing issues. This research employs a qualitative methodology that includes content analysis through a comprehensive examination of secondary data. Being in accordance with the SDG objectives makes this study crucial to investigate. The right to an appropriate standard of life, which includes adequate housing, is supported by several important guiding principles, most notably SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. Surprisingly, the housing aspect of the integration of common migrants has received little attention in comparison to other integration programmes. The findings of this study revealed that the conditions in migrant housing, the presence of illegal housing and the discomfort of local residents all contribute to the housing necessities of migrant workers in Malaysia. Potential solutions to the problem of workers’ housing include Malaysia’s current regulations as well as adaptations of solutions from other nations.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Nor Suzylah Sohaimi
AU  - Rosfaraliza Azura Ramli
AU  - Mohd Alif Jasni
AU  - Sandy Nur Ikfal Raharjo
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/01/22
TI  - A Magnifying Lens on Unraveling the Necessities of Housing Migrants in Malaysia through a Qualitative Revelation
BT  - Proceedings of the Southeast Asian Conference on Migration and Development (SEACMD 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 167
EP  - 179
SN  - 2667-128X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-362-7_13
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-362-7_13
ID  - Sohaimi2024
ER  -