Former Klang MP Charles Santiago has called for an independent probe into Malaysiakini's exposé of a migrant worker quota syndicate involving six companies.

According to him, the investigation should be led by a high-powered team under the Prime Minister's Office as it will help to avoid a conflict of interest if probed by the Human Resources Ministry instead.

“The ministry simply cannot investigate (the matter) itself. A truly impartial inquiry is necessary to ensure...