This book is dedicated to the millions of migrant workers whose labor quietly sustains economies, cities, and communities across the world. In Malaysia, migrant workers from Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Thailand, and many other countries contribute daily to the construction of buildings, the functioning of industries, and the maintenance of everyday life. Yet their presence often remains invisible in public narratives of national development. This work also acknowledges the families who remain in the home countries of these workers. Their patience, sacrifice, and hope form an important part of the migration story. Migration is never only about movement across borders; it is also about relationships, responsibilities, and aspirations shared across nations. May this book contribute, even in a small way, to greater understanding, dignity, and recognition for those whose labor builds nations far from home.

Jaya Devi Rengaamy

PhD Fellow, Universiti Malaya, Ma;laysia II Country Manager ESKL

jahid siraz chowdhury

Jahid Siraz Chowdhury, Ph.D., is a researcher and scholar committed to reciprocal knowledge creation, bridging the gap between indigenous wisdom and global legal frameworks. His work critically examines how sociology of knowledge shapes research practices, advocating for a phronetic approach that values practical, ethical, and context driven inquiry. He actively engages with Indigenous knowledge systems, seeking ways to integrate them into international agreements such as the CBD (Convention on Biological Diversity), Nagoya Protocol, and ILO standards, while aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Dr. Chowdhury highlights the disproportionate impact of mainstream education systems on marginalized students and challenges Eurocentric knowledge production. He champions knowledge democracy, ethical research, and Ihsanic action. His ultimate goal is to redefine research as a reciprocal process, free from regional, religious, or racial biases, ensuring that academic outcomes genuinely benefit communities rather than remaining abstract theories.

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