Banning migrant workers from living in housing estates will create divisions in society and a sense of “us versus them”, according to a consumer advocate.

Tarmizi Anuwar, the Malaysian representative of Washington-based Consumer Choice Centre, said a ban announced last week by the Negeri Sembilan state government was against the principle of inclusivity and may result in social tensions.

Banning migrant workers from living in housing estates will create divisions in society and a sense of “us versus them”, according to a consumer advocate.

Tarmizi Anuwar, the Malaysian representative of Washington-based Consumer Choice Centre, said a ban announced last week by the Negeri Sembilan state government was against the principle of inclusivity and may result in social tensions.

Arul said the state government will encourage the construction or conversion of buildings for dormitories, after complaints of migrant workers in housing areas causing disturbances and creating cleanliness problems.

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