Descriptive Qualitative Research on Awareness of Adequate Accommodation for Foreign Workers in Malaysia

• Published in: Proceedings of International Conference on Research in Education and Science
• Main Author: Suhaida M.A.
• Format: Conference paper
• Language: English
• Published: The International Society for Technology Education and Science 2024
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85217717337&partnerID=40&md5=29dc4608130c7f95be04e8dc5d5805b3

Various factors affect labour mobility. It not only benefits the employees, but it also helps employers who need more local workers. Therefore, in addition to earning a wage by working in a foreign country, they also need a place to live. According to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), every individual is entitled to adequate housing, including foreign workers. However, inadequate housing for migrant workers has been a feature of the global housing crisis for years, including in Malaysia. Many reports and media coverage mention the issue of neglect of workers' rights and the issue of non-compliance with the act created when employers provide accommodation for their workers. The issue of adequate housing involves numerous parties, including workers, recruiting agents, employers, and government authorities. This study employs descriptive qualitative research methodology, utilising interview and focus group discussion techniques to collect data pertaining to the concept of "awareness of adequate accommodation". The findings of this study lead to an insufficient level of awareness about the rights of each individual, including foreign workers, to ensure that the house and accommodation they live in are comfortable and appropriate. This study will contribute ideas to all parties so that appropriate action can be taken to increase awareness about safeguarding workers' rights and complying with the act related to the provision of housing and worker facilities in Malaysia. © Proceedings of International Conference on Research in Education and Science 2024.