MIGRANT88 is an independent, action-driven non-profit think tank based in Malaysia, focused on investigating the intersection of corporate power, political repression, and global injustice. Since 2013, we have worked at the forefront of uncovering how multinational corporations, governments, and financial networks impact migration, labor rights, and civil liberties—particularly in the Global South.
We produce high-impact, investigative research that empowers civil society, media, legal actors, and grassroots movements to hold power to account. From communities and courtrooms to parliaments and pressrooms, our work informs resistance, advocacy, and policy reform.
Through our two flagship projects—The Inquisitor and The Liability Report—we investigate the roots of exploitation, expose false narratives, and help dismantle the systems that enable environmental destruction, human rights violations, forced labor, and corporate impunity.
What Drives Us
Unchecked corporate and authoritarian power has resulted in systemic harm:
- Suppression of free speech and democratic participation
- Exploitation of labor and migrants across global supply chains
- Environmental collapse and greenwashing
- Corruption masked by legal loopholes and PR narratives
These are not isolated problems—they are the result of an entrenched system designed to protect the powerful. MIGRANT88 exists to expose these mechanisms and support communities working toward justice and accountability.
Mission & Values
Mission
We envision a global economic, political, and legal order that is:
- Just and equitable
- Transparent and accountable
- Environmentally and socially sustainable
We reject the dominant model of shareholder capitalism and advocate for systems that place people and the planet before profit. Through our investigations and partnerships, we help build informed resistance and lasting alternatives.
Values:
–Justice and equity must guide all systemic change
–Radical transformation is not only necessary—it’s possible
–Civil society must reclaim the power ceded to corporations and regimes
The current system is a construct—it can, and must, be reimagined
We believe that meaningful change begins with truth, collaboration, and the courage to confront power.
Our Flagship Initiatives:
The Inquisitor File
Focused on freedom of speech, surveillance, human rights, and authoritarian repression, The Inquisitor equips activists, journalists, and advocates with strategic intelligence on regimes and institutions undermining democratic rights. It supports legal action, public campaigns, and investigative media with verified data, financial tracking, and political analysis.
The Liability Report
Our latest project tackles forced labor, corporate greed, and ESG deception. The Liability Report scrutinies public sustainability claims, tracks exploitative labor practices, and uncovers the financial flows and offshore tactics multinationals use to avoid responsibility. Each quarterly report delivers actionable insights for regulators, campaigners, and consumers.
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