IOM Malaysia

16/10/2026

On 29 September 2026, IOM Malaysia and the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil - MSPO Impact Alliance delivered the fifth session of the Promoting Fair and Ethical Recruitment and Employment of Migrant Workers capacity building workshop in Sibu, Sarawak. The session was attended by 24 representatives from 23 entities covering palm oil plantations, mills, and smallholders, providing a platform for learning and knowledge exchange on fair and ethical labour practices.

The capacity building made possible through the sponsorship from Bunge, Nestlé, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad and Intercontinental Specialty Fats Sdn. Bhd., enhanced participants’ understanding of ethical recruitment and employment practices, labour-related requirements under the MSPO Certification Standard, international labour migration and human rights due diligence in labour management systems.

IOM and MSPO Impact Alliance will continue this initiative with upcoming workshops in the four remaining states. To register, visit: https://mspo.org.my/announcement/iom-mspo-impact-alliance-capacity-building-workshops-2026/

14/10/2026

14/10/2026

As part of the CBSA Maritime Smuggling Workshop Series, organized by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and held in Sabah from 29 September to 1 October 2026, IOM Malaysia delivered a technical session alongside 38 officials from customs, immigration, police, coast guard, border management, and intelligence agencies from Malaysia and international partners. The workshop brought together government and international stakeholders to strengthen operational cooperation and information-sharing in addressing maritime smuggling and other transnational crime challenges along the Philippines-Malaysia corridor.

Through expert discussions, case studies, and tabletop exercises, participants enhanced their understanding of evolving maritime threats, transnational organized crime networks, and collaborative approaches to strengthening regional responses.

12/10/2026

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35 representatives from various agencies of the Government of Malaysia convened for the first day of the Inter-Agency Workshop on International Migration Law and Related International Legal Frameworks, organized by IOM Malaysia with expertise from across the United Nations system.

Opening the workshop, Mr. Nikolas Myint, United Nations in Malaysia Resident Coordinator for Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam, emphasized that “Effective migration management and migrant protection are not competing objectives.” He further highlighted the importance of bringing these responsibilities together to ensure migration governance is effective, coherent and grounded in the rule of law.

The workshop hopes to enhance the coordinated approaches to advancing safe, orderly and regular migration to and from Malaysia. Over the next three days, participants will engage in interactive discussions, practical exercises and case studies to deepen their understanding of international migration law and related legal frameworks. The programme explores their application to complex migration challenges, including labour migration, border management, trafficking in persons, displacement and migrant protection.

This workshop is made possible through the support of the Government of Australia, through the Australian Department of Home Affairs.

12/10/2026

Through the SAFE SPACES project, IOM Malaysia in partnership with Advocates for Non-discrimination and Access to Knowledge (ANAK) convened 21 representatives from 10 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) across Sabah and Sarawak on 22-23 September 2026 to strengthen capacities on trafficking in persons (TIP), child safeguarding and survivor-centered referral pathways for vulnerable communities.

Through interactive and practical sessions, participants deepened their understanding of trafficking indicators, Malaysia's legal and policy framework, victim-centered and child-sensitive approaches. The workshop also fostered collaboration among civil society to enhance protection mechanisms for at-risk populations.

This initiative was made possible with the support of the U.S. Department of State

09/10/2026

IOM Malaysia, in collaboration with Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (JIM)/ Immigration Department of Malaysia and the Agensi Kawalan dan Perlindungan Sempadan Malaysia - AKPS (AKPS)/ Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency convened 28 officers for a two-day training on Information Management, Immigration Intelligence and Risk Analysis on 22-23 September 2026 at Mövenpick Hotel and Convention Centre KLIA.

The training enhanced participants' understanding of information management principles, data analysis methodologies and intelligence-led approaches that support evidence-based decision-making in migration and border management. Through practical exercises and discussions, participants strengthened their capacity to analyze information, assess risks and promote effective information-sharing across agencies.

Supported by the Government of Australia through the Australian Department of Home Affairs, the programme contributes to stronger inter-agency cooperation, technical capacity development and more effective migration governance systems.

09/10/2026

“Saya lebih memahami kepentingan amalan pengambilan pekerja yang beretika dalam industri sawit bagi memastikan produk minyak sawit Malaysia terus memenuhi keperluan pasaran antarabangsa, termasuk di Eropah, sekali gus mengelakkan kesan negatif terhadap pendapatan negara”, telah dinyatakan oleh Ahmad Aiman, Timbalan Pengurus dari Boustead Plantations Berhad.

IOM dengan kerjasama Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil - MSPO (MSPO) Impact Alliance, menganjurkan 9 sesi pembinaan kapasiti di seluruh Malaysia dalam Memperkukuh Amalan Pengambilan, Penempatan dan Penggajian Pekerja Migran yang Adil dan Beretika pada tahun 2026.

Ditaja oleh Bunge, Nestlé, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad dan Intercontinental Specialty Fats Sdn. Bhd., bengkel ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman peserta mengenai amalan pengambilan, penempatan dan penggajian perkerja migran secara adil dan beretika, keperluan di bawah Standard Pensijilan MSPO, migrasi buruh antarabangsa, serta usaha wajar hak asasi manusia dalam sistem pengurusan tenaga kerja.

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“I gained a deeper understanding of the importance of ethical recruitment in the palm oil industry to ensure that Malaysian palm oil products continue to meet international market requirements, including those of European countries, avoiding negative impacts on the country's economy and export revenues”, was highlighted by Ahmad Aiman, Assistant Manager from Boustead Plantations Berhad.

IOM in partnership with the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Impact Alliance is organizing series of 9 capacity-building sessions across Malaysia on Promoting Fair and Ethical Recruitment and Employment of Migrant Workers in 2026.

Sponsored by Bunge, Nestlé, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad and Intercontinental Specialty Fats Sdn. Bhd., the workshop aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of ethical recruitment and employment practices, MSPO Certification Standard requirements, international labour migration and human rights due diligence in labour management systems.

08/10/2026

IOM Malaysia convened 26 officers from Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (JIM)/ Immigration Department of Malaysia and the Agensi Kawalan dan Perlindungan Sempadan Malaysia - AKPS/ Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency for a two-day training on Traveller Assessment, Interview Techniques and Trafficking in Persons (TiP) and Smuggling of Migrants (SoM) Case Identification on 8-9 September 2026 at Sama-Sama Hotel, Sepang.

The training strengthened participants' practical skills in traveller assessment and interviewing techniques, while enhancing their ability to identify indicators of trafficking in persons and migrant smuggling. Participants also explored referral pathways and protection-sensitive approaches for vulnerable migrants encountered in border management contexts.

Supported by the Government of Australia through the Australian Department of Home Affairs, the programme promotes knowledge-sharing, inter-agency cooperation and capacity-building to strengthen migration governance, border security and migrant protection.

07/10/2026

"Effective detection of trafficking and smuggling cases requires a combination of professional interviewing skills, situational awareness, and strong inter-agency collaboration. This programme provides valuable knowledge and practical tools that will support officers in carrying out their duties more effectively”, was echoed by Dr. Nicholas Marcus, Assistant Director, Customs II from Royal Malaysian Customs Department.

With support from the Government of Australia through the Australian Department of Home Affairs, IOM Malaysia convened officers from the Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia/Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) and the Jabatan Kastam Diraja Malaysia /Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) for a two-day training on Traveller Assessment, Interview Techniques and ATIPSOM Case Identification.

The training enhanced participants ability to assess traveller assessments, apply interviewing techniques, detect indicators of trafficking in persons and migrant smuggling, and facilitate appropriate referral pathways for vulnerable migrants.

05/10/2026

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