The Malaysian Security Industry Association (PIKM) has identified Bangladesh as a second source country for migrant security guards, following some 30,000 vacancies left by Nepali guards who are currently the only ones allowed to be employed here.

Malaysiakini understands PIKM had entered into an agreement with a local partner in Bangladesh - identified as Sena Kalyan Sangstha - pending approval from the Malaysian Home Ministry for them to work here.

Sources familiar with the matter said the signing ceremony was held yesterday at the Bangladesh High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, witnessed...