Malaysia is one of the major migrant workers’ receiving countries in Southeast Asia. The migrants from various countries like Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Myanmar, and South Asian countries come to Malaysia for job opportunities. According to Malaysia's immigration department’s statistics, a total of 1.99 million foreign workers in Malaysia were registered under the Temporary Visiting Work Permit as by August 31, 2019. The majority of workers are semi and low skilled, mainly working in manufacturing, construction, services sector, plantation, etc. The research objective is to examine the migrant worker’s psychological issues, intercultural issues, ethnocentrism and overall issues related to adaptation in a foreign country. The data will be obtained by using the qualitative method− in-depth interviews with 30 participants using the non-probability sampling technique from three countries, namely, Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan. Expectantly, the results of this study will.....

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This study aimed to explore how migrant workers (MWs) from Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan adjust to Malaysian culture, including their well-being and language acquisition. It also examines potential differences in their learning approaches and if MWs received orientation/training on Malaysian culture and language or not. Using the qualitative methodology and phenomenological approach, thirty MWs were interviewed about their lived experiences which were selected via purposive (snowball) sampling technique. The thematic analysis indicated 42 themes. NVivo -12 software was used to measure response frequency to integrate quantitative elements for a better understanding of the data. The results discovered that initially in new culture MWs preferred socializing with other MWs from their countries and believed in the superiority of their own culture. MWs have faced well-being issues like uncertainty, culture shock, isolation, worries, stress, and language difficulties. They were n.....

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