An overview on COVID-19 and its impact on migration in Malaysia

Borhan Abdullah and Rosli Sareya and Andi Tamsang Andi Kele and Rostika P. Boroh and Shafinaz Naim (2021) An overview on COVID-19 and its impact on migration in Malaysia. Journal of International Business, Economics and Entrepreneurship, 6. pp. 66-73.

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Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected countries all over the world. Many countries have imposed restrictive measures, such as lockdowns, shelter-in-place, and stay-at-home orders, as an attempt to control the pandemic at a local level. However, these measures also hit the economy hard. This paper predicts the impact of COVID-19 on migration in Malaysia based on the experience during the Asian Financial Crisis. Migrant workers contribute a large portion of the labour market in Malaysia. Thousands of migrant workers are affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Besides, the implementation and re-imposition of multiple phases of Movement Control Order (MCO) which worsened the economy. Therefore, there is a need to review the possible effect of COVID-19 on migration as it would greatly affect the labour market and the economy as a whole.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	COVID-19, Migration, Malaysia’s economy, Financial crisis
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HC Economic history and conditions > HC10-1085 Economic history and conditions > HC94-1085 By region or country
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Business, Economics and Accounting
Depositing User:	DG MASNIAH AHMAD -
Date Deposited:	22 Feb 2024 11:05
Last Modified:	22 Feb 2024 11:05
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/38338

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