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PUBLIC MANAGEMENT CASE STUDY PRESENTATION
GROUP B CASE STUDY PROJECT
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
GROUP MEMBERS
Awg Mahmud Bin Hj Ahmad(Senior Administrative Officer, Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Pg Hj Mohd Ali Bin Pg Hj Othman(Senior Administrative Officer, Ministry of Home Affairs)
Hamdan Bin Hj Abu Bakar(Assistance Director, Internal Security Department, Prime Minister’s Office)
Lt Col Zainal Arifin Bin Zainuddin(Staff Officer Grade 1 Training, Ministry of Defence)
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
EPSGO Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
• Case Study Project
– Research
• Department of Immigration, Labour, Prison, Economic & Planning, Royal Brunei Police Force & Internal Security Department
– The Paper
• Focuses on foreign workers
• Impact to Brunei Darussalam
• Issues leading to illegal immigrants & overstayers
• Efforts by the authority in addressing the issues
• Suggested recommendations on additional responses
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Scope
– Introduction
– Demographic pattern of foreign workers in Brunei Darussalam
– Industrial relation
– Impact to Brunei Darussalam
– Immigration Act
– Efforts in addressing the issues
– Recommendations
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Introduction– Historically the need of foreign workers began since 1929 for the oil industry
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Introduction– Historically the need of foreign workers began since 1929 for the oil industry
– Population 349,600
0-19yrs (40.6%) 20-54yrs (53.8%) 55yrs & over (5.6%)
Chart: Percentage of Population by Age Group in 2003
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Introduction– Historically the need of foreign workers began since 1929 for the oil industry
– Population 349,600
Age Group Total Number
0 – 19 141,900 (40.6%)
20 – 54 188,100 (53.8%)
55 & over 19,600 (5.6%)
Table: Population By Age Group In 2003
Male 182,500
Female 167,100
Annual rate of increase (%) 1.6%
Population Density (per sq.km) 61
Table: Population of Brunei In 2003 According to Gender
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Introduction– Historically the need of foreign workers began since 1929 for the oil industry
– Population 349,600
– Plans to diversify the economy
NON-OI L SECTOR POWERS ECONOMY
Bandar Seri Begawan - The brilliant performance by the non-oil sector of the Brunei economy in the fourth quarter of 2004 has made the Sultanate's economic outlook for 2005 look favourable according to the latest Brunei Economic Bulletin
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Introduction– Historically the need of foreign workers began since 1929 for the oil industry
– Population 349,600
– Plans to diversify the economy
AUSTRALIAN GIANT FERTI LI SER EYEI NG ON BRUNEI FOR INVESTMENT
Bandar Seri Begawan
Bandar Seri Begawan - Australia's giant fertiliser supplier, Incitec Pivot, will be taking an aggressive approach to growth next year as Brunei continues investigating the feasibility of a joint ammonia/urea manufacturing complex in the Sultanate.
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Introduction– Historically the need of foreign workers began since 1929 for the oil industry
– Population 349,600
– Plans to diversify the economy
– The need to an open labour market – industrial & commercial areas
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Introduction– Historically the need of foreign workers began since 1929 for the oil industry
– Population 349,600
– Plans to diversify the economy
– The need to an open labour market – industrial & commercial areas
– Impact on society & security
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Introduction– Historically the need of foreign workers began since 1929 for the oil industry
– Population 349,600
– Plans to diversify the economy
– The need to an open labour market – industrial & commercial areas
– Impact on society & security
– Leading to issues of illegal immigrants & overstayers
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Introduction– Historically the need of foreign workers began since 1929 for the oil industry
– Population 349,600
– Plans to diversify the economy
– The need to an open labour market – industrial & commercial areas
– Impact on society & security
– Leading to issues of illegal immigrants & “overstayers”
– Concerned Department – Immigration & Labour
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Introduction– Historically the need of foreign workers began since 1929 for the oil industry
– Population 349,600
– Plans to diversify the economy
– The need to an open labour market – industrial & commercial areas
– Impact on society & security
– Leading to issues of illegal immigrants & “overstayers”
– Concerned Department – Immigration & Labour
– Overspilled effect from recent Malaysia’s action
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Introduction– Overspilled effect from recent Malaysia’s action
SULTANATE WARY OF I NFLUX OF ILLEGALS FROM MALAYSIA
Bandar Seri Begawan - The arrest of an Indonesian illegal immigrant, believed to have entered the country through Temburong two months ago, threw open the possibility of such offenders to have entered the Sultanate to escape the crackdown against illegal immigrants in Malaysia.
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Introduction– Historically the need of foreign workers began since 1929 for the oil industry
– Population 349,600
– Plans to diversify the economy
– The need to an open labour market – industrial & commercial areas
– Impact on society & security
– Leading to issues of illegal immigrants & “overstayers”
– Concerned Department – Immigration & Labour
– Overspilled effect from recent Malaysia’s action
– Concerned on impact to Brunei Darussalam are real (Malaysia’s experience)
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Scope
– Introduction
– Demographic pattern of foreign workers in Brunei Darussalam
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Demographic pattern of foreign workers in Brunei Darussalam
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
In government
Private sectors
maids
dependents
Chart: Foreigners In Brunei As of March 2005
Source: Department of Immigration and National Registration
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Demographic pattern of foreign workers in Brunei Darussalam
– 76157 foreign workers ( As of March 2005)
• 59915 in private sector
• 14734 as domestic worker
• 1508 in Govt
– Private sector involvement
• Skilled & non skilled categories
• Wide range of activities
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Private Sector InvolvementType Of Business Activity Locals
(2000) Locals (2001)
Non-Locals (2000)
Non-Locals (2001)
Agriculture,forestry & fishing 165 153 427 490 Mining and quarrying 2643 2633 476 452
Manufacturing 1860 1933 7130 8580 Constructions 1190 1408 10905 9572
Wholesale and retail trade 5859 6135 9006 9338 Hotels and restaurants 1744 2083 3722 4082 Transport, storage and
communications 2511 2612 1488 1511
Financial Intermediation 2122 2134 173 175 Real estate,renting and
business services 1590 1672 1922 1939
Community, social and personal services
1533 1688 2347 2435
All Activities 21,217 22,431 37,596 38,574 Table:Employment By Residential Status and Type of Economic Activity, Brunei Darussalam (2000 & 2001)
Source: Preliminary Report of The 2002 Economic Census, Department of Economic Planning and Development
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Scope
– Introduction
– Demographic pattern of foreign workers in Brunei Darussalam
– Industrial relation
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Industrial relation
– Small scale industries ( SME)
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Industrial relation
– Trade Dispute Act (Cap 29)
Unpaid Foreign Workers Face Corporate Loophole Bandar Seri Begawan - Foreign workers intending to find employment in the Sultanate are advised to do it properly and in accordance with regulations. ...FULL STORY
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Industrial relation
– Trade Dispute Act (Cap 29)LAWS TO PROTECT FOREIGN WORKERS
Dato Awang Haji Abdul Rahman bin Hj Mohiddin
Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei has taken the vital step to protect foreign workers by law.
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Industrial relation
– Consensus among parties
Dr. Joy Santos receiving award from Philippine
Foreign Secretary Alberto G. Romulo
Royalties Praise Filipino Workers I n Brunei Bandar Seri Begawan - Philippine Foreign Secretary Alberto G. Romulo has expressed overwhelming gratitude to the Brunei government and the royalties for thinking highly of the Filipino workers in Brunei and to the Filipino migrants for making the Philippines proud of their performance
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Industrial relation
– Two incidents of industrial dispute in 1999
Foreign Workers I n The Sultanate Bemoan Unpaid Salary Bandar Seri Begawan - Several foreign workers employed by the private sector have expressed concern over their long overdue salary
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Scope
– Introduction
– Demographic pattern of foreign workers in Brunei Darussalam
– Industrial relation
– Impact to Brunei Darussalam
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Impact to Brunei Darussalam
– Contribution
– Challenges
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Impact to Brunei Darussalam
– Contribution towards Brunei economy
• Skilled & unskilled workers for business activities
DATO HAMDI LLAH TALKS OF SAFETY NET FOR SMES'
Dato Hamdillah bin Hj Abd Wahab
Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei SMEs will have the opportunity to take advantage of spin-off industries created by the prospect of FDI flowing into the Sultanate from proposed downstream industries as a safety net for their businesses.
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Impact to Brunei Darussalam
– Contribution towards Brunei economy
• Assisting in human resources development for locals
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Impact to Brunei Darussalam
– Contribution towards Brunei economy
• High Gross Domestic Product per capita at B$ 22,000 in 2002
Destinations 1999 2000 2001
ASEAN B$77,453,423 B$115,723,745 B$152,517,081
EU B$322,920 B$981,990 B$1,556,660
Rest of The world B$133,845,493 B$193,257,199 B$131,769,643
Total B$211,604,836 B$309,962,934 B$285,843,384
Table: Statistic For Garment Export In Brunei Darussalam.
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Impact to Brunei Darussalam
– Challenges to Brunei
• Overall investment returned
• Extensive provisions of social benefits (especially on subsidies)
• Resentment of foreign workers may lead to other related problems
• Consideration on the social & security impacts
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Impact to Society
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Impact to Society
– Demographic pattern of foreign workers affect some areas & villages
• Work area
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Impact to Society
– Demographic pattern of foreign workers affect some areas & villages
• Social area
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Impact to Society
– Culture
• Brunei lifestyle
• Islam
Lookout For Crime And I llegal I mmigration Village Leaders Told Bandar Seri Begawan – Pehin Dato Awang Haji Adnan, the Acting Home Minister has asked kampong heads to cooperate fully to fight crimes like drugs and illegal immigration.
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Impact to Society
– Public nuisances
• Road safety
• Public conveniences
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Impact to Security
– Public sense of insecurity
– Criminal offences committed
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Impact to Security
– Public sense of insecurity
• Survey conducted at concentration area
Response Number of People Agree Percentage
Foreign workers create sense of insecurity
30 100%
Police should be presence in areas where there is a large number of foreign workers
21 70%
Table: Result of Public Reaction Exercise on 30 People (Questionaire: Does the large number of foreign workers pose any threat to you or the community?)
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Impact to Security
– Public sense of insecurity
• Survey conducted at concentration area
• 100% response of insecurity by local
• Proposed security presence
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Impact to Security
– Criminal offences committed
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Impact to Security
– Criminal offences committed
Two I ndonesians Nabbed For Forging Driving Licences Bandar Seri Begawan - Two Indonesian men, who allegedly used forged Brunei driving licences, are being remanded at Jerudong Prison for a week for investigation.
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Impact to Security
– Criminal offences committed
Two Foreign Women J ailed For Prostitution Bandar Seri Begawan - Two Indonesian women were sentenced to a three-month imprisonment by the Bandar Magistrate's Court yesterday after pleading guilty to soliciting a man for the purpose of prostitution. ...FULL STORY
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Impact to Security
– Criminal offences committed
• List of offences (2004)Offences 2004
Forest 7
Arms and Explosives 10
Fisheries 32
Murder/cupable homicide 3
Theft 43
Assault/voluntary causing hurt/causing grievous act 29
House breaking 7
Criminal breach of trust 5
Retaining stolen property 11
Women and girl protection 39
Outraging modesty 5
Forgery/impersonating 8
Mischief 4
Cheating 6
Extortion 3
Robbery 11
Rape 6
Child Abuse 5
Gaming 41
Others 8
Total 283 Chart: Foreigners Arrested By Police in 2004 According to Offences
(Does not include the arrest made by other agencies such as Immigration, Customs, Narcotic, Corruption and Internal Security)
Source: Royal Brunei Police Force
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Impact to Security
– Criminal offences committed
• Number of foreign worker arrested
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
2002
2003
2004
Chart: Number of Foreigners Arrested by Police in 2002, 2003 and 2004
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Scope
– Introduction
– Demographic pattern of foreign workers in Brunei Darussalam
– Industrial relation
– Impact to Brunei Darussalam
– Immigration Act
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Immigration Act
– Acts, Orders, Rules & Regulations under the appropriate authority
• Enforcement division
• Implementation resulted in punishment of foreign workers & locals
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Immigration Act
– Punishments
• Prosecutions
– Overstaying - 91
– Illegal entry - 49
• Compounded
– Overstaying - 1019
– Misusing work permit - 112
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Scope
– Introduction
– Demographic pattern of foreign workers in Brunei Darussalam
– Industrial relation
– Impact to Brunei Darussalam
– Immigration Act
– Efforts in addressing the issues
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Efforts in addressing the issues
– Continue to accommodate the economic requirements
• Privileges must not be misused
• The balance is to sustain an effective implementation
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Efforts in addressing the issues– Responsibilities of Immigration & Labour Department
• Enforcement – (Monitoring & Checks)
• Collaboration with other ministries – (Joint information & operations)
SULTAN TAKES LABOUR AND IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENTS
BY SURPRISE
Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bokliah surprised the Labour and the I mmigration and National Registration Departments yesterday. The departments are housed in the same building at J alan Menteri Besar.
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Efforts in addressing the issues– Responsibilities of Immigration & Labour Department
• Enforcement – (Monitoring & Checks)
• Collaboration with other ministries – (Joint information & operations)
Four Foreigners Held I n ‘Ops Buru' Raid Bandar Seri Begawan - The I mmigration Enforcement Section yesterday morning conducted the 72nd 'Ops Buru' targeting a housing project in Kg Perpindahan Mentiri.
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Efforts in addressing the issues– Responsibilities of Immigration & Labour Department
• Enforcement – (Monitoring & Checks)
• Collaboration with other ministries – (Joint information & operations)
I MMIGRATI ON COMBS BRUNEI RIVER FOR I LLEGAL I MMIGRANTS
Immigration personnel question some fisherman
Bandar Seri Begawan - Several areas along the Brunei River came under close scrutiny yesterday by the eagle-eyed ever-vigilant officers of the I mmigration Enforcement Department when they launched their effective "Ops Buru" raids.
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Efforts in addressing the issues– Capabilities enhancement
• Logistic & manpower
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Efforts in addressing the issues– Improvement of current acts
• By virtue of an increase in punishments
Dato Haji Abdul Rahman
People Smugglers I n Brunei Face $1million Fine J ail And Cane Bandar Seri Begawan – By the consent of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei, the trafficking and Smuggling of People Order 2004 was announced.
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Efforts in addressing the issues– Improvement of current acts
• By virtue of an increase in punishments
Licence Will Be Chopped I f Foreigners Run Tamu Business Bandar Seri Begawan – Vendors at the tamu, the open native market, are advised not to employ any foreign workers for their businesses
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Efforts in addressing the issues– Improvement of current acts
• By virtue of an increase in punishments
Do Not Lease Your Home Otherwise Be Fined Or J ailed Warning Bandar Seri Begawan – I f you let an illegal immigrant or even someone else other than a relative to live in your home you could be in for real trouble.
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Efforts in addressing the issues
– Introduction of employment agency Order – February 2005
REGISTER NOW OR ELSE… EMPLOYMENT AGENTS TOLD
Bandar Seri Begawan – All employment agencies in the Sultanate have one month from Monday, December 20, to acquire business licences from the Labour Department.
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Scope
– Introduction
– Demographic pattern of foreign workers in Brunei Darussalam
– Industrial relation
– Impact to Brunei Darussalam
– Immigration Act
– Efforts in addressing the issues
– Recommendations
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Recommendations
– Review compound penalty
• Currently overstaying less 90 days
• Option of penalty
– Reduce 90 days limits
– Increase current fine to not less than 300%
– Prosecution in court
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Recommendations
– Fact finding on reasons for committing offences
• By conducting interviews
• To minimize the occurrence of offences
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Recommendations
– Publicity on Acts and procedures for deterrent as well as education
• Increase Awareness
• As Deterrence
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Recommendations
– Improvement of the current employment pass procedures
• Reduce bureaucracy
• Reduce redundancy & misusing work passes
• Efficiency to customer & effectiveness to implementers
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
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FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Recommendations
– Improvement of liabilities towards employer & guarantors
• Increase responsibilities & awareness
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
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FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Recommendations
– To setup an accurate data bank of foreign workers information
• Accurate information
• Data sharing between relevant agencies
• Verification of information
• Force multiplier
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Recommendations
– Collaboration between involve department locally and other countries
• Networking
• Information sharing
• Third country involvement (Sabah & Sarawak)
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Recommendations
– Review compound penalty
– Fact finding on reasons for committing offences
– Publicity on Acts and procedures for deterrent as well as education
– Streamlining work permit procedures
– Increase liabilities of guarantors
– To setup an accurate data bank of foreign workers information
– Collaboration between involve department locally and other countries
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Identifying Risk & Managing Risk
Plans to diversify the economy
- The need to an open labour market for industrial & commercial areas
overstayers
illegal
immigrants
Opportunities RiskRisk
Management
RecommendationsReview compound penalty
Fact finding on reasons for committing offences
Publicity on Acts and procedures for deterrent as well as education
Streamlining work permit procedures
Increase liabilities of guarantors
To setup an accurate data bank of foreign workers information
Collaboration between involve department locally and other countries
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
• Investment Climate
Risk Management
Security
Regulation
Finance & Infrastructure
Labour Market
Policies Change
RecommendationsReview compound penalty
Fact finding on reasons for committing offences
Publicity on Acts and procedures for deterrent as well as education
Streamlining work permit procedures
Increase liabilities of guarantors
To setup an accurate data bank of foreign workers information
Collaboration between involve department locally and other countries
EPSGO Public Management Case Study Presentation Apr 05
Prepared by Group B
FOREIGN WORKERS: IMPLICATION TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
QUESTIONS?