PETALING JAYA: The government plans to introduce a technology-driven, artificial intelligence (AI)-based recruitment system applicable to all source countries, says Datuk Seri R. Ramanan (pic).
The Human Resources Minister said this is aimed at reducing intermediaries, lowering migration costs, and ensuring that employers bear the full cost of recruitment, resulting in zero cost to workers.
“The Bangladesh side expressed full support in implementing such digital platforms as a global initiative engaging all other sending countries,” he said in a statement yesterday following a bilateral meeting on labour migration between Malaysia and Bangladesh in Putrajaya.
He added that the move is in line with the “Employer Pays Principle” under the guidelines of the International Labour Organisation.
Ramanan also said that Malaysia and Bangladesh have agreed to hasten the reopening of the labour market for Bangladeshi workers based on Malaysia’s needs.
He said that the agreement was reached as both countries pledged to uphold their commitment to a fair, ethical and transparent recruitment process.
Ramanan said both Bangladeshi and Malaysian officials reaffirmed their longstanding and mutually beneficial partnership in labour migration.
The meeting also discussed ongoing legal cases related to human trafficking in worker recruitment. He said the Malaysian government emphasised the need to address any unfounded or malicious actions that may affect its international reputation.
