Right now, the economical situation in Malaysia and the rest of Southeast Asia is rapidly changing. Inflation is high, many people have already lost their jobs and migrants do get paid less and less. One can conclude that the economic crisis weakened the migrants position in Malaysia. Health Care Access to health care in Malaysia is through public hospitals, health care centres and private clinics and hospitals. However, in public hospitals migrants are charged first class treatment fees but are warded in third class facilities.
Most employers provide medical treatment for their employees through company clinics.
However, cases have been reported where the employers deduct the prepaid fees for health care of migrant workers from the workers' wages. The reality is that most migrants cannot afford high medical fees, consequently they are deterred from seeking treatment for their illnesses. Health is then compromised. When foreign workers wish to come to Malaysia they have to undergo medical examinations before and after entering Malaysia. STD information is available for married women.