February 9, 2024International MigrationOpen Access

Cross‐border mobility, inequality and migration intermediaries: Labour migration from Nepal to Malaysia

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Migration intermediaries facilitate access to employment for Nepalese migrants, but also perpetuate inequalities.
Through thematic analysis of 20 interviews, a 'middle space effect' was revealed in migration processes.
The analysis highlights the contradictory roles of intermediaries in the recruitment chain for Malaysian labour opportunities, affecting socio-economic status and access to work benefits, showing that some serve as both enablers and obstacles in mobility and employment contexts.

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The article demonstrates how migration intermediaries impact labour migration outcomes for Nepalese workers, suggesting policy reforms.

Sha et al. (2024) studied this question.

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