COMMENT | Tenaganita takes serious note of the human resources minister’s denial regarding the reported involvement of private entities in Malaysia’s migrant worker recruitment system.

However, a simple denial is no longer sufficient.

At this stage, public confidence has been deeply eroded. Years of shifting positions, policy reversals, and unfulfilled commitments have left little room for trust.

When the minister states that he is unaware of the details, it raises more concern than reassurance. This reflects a troubling pattern where decisions appear to move forward without transparency, only to be denied or clarified after public exposure.

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