DMW shuts down 32 firms for illegal recruitment in 2025
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has shut down 32 companies in 2025 over suspected illegal recruitment. This figure breaks the previous annual record of 15 closures, according to the agency’s year-end report. Authorities also removed nearly 80,000 social media posts linked to similar allegations during the same period.
The DMW’s crackdown targeted firms believed to be engaged in unlawful hiring practices. Officials sealed off 32 businesses, more than double the highest number recorded in past years. The agency’s report highlighted this as a significant increase from previous enforcement actions.
Alongside the company shutdowns, the DMW focused on online recruitment scams. Nearly 80,000 social media posts were taken down for suspected ties to illegal schemes. However, no public records name specific companies confirmed to have violated recruitment laws in 2025. The report did not provide details on legal proceedings or penalties beyond the closures. It also did not disclose whether any of the investigated firms were later cleared of wrongdoing.
The DMW’s actions in 2025 reflect a sharp rise in enforcement against illegal recruitment. With 32 firms padlocked and thousands of online posts removed, the agency has intensified its efforts. The report, however, does not identify any companies formally proven to have broken the law.
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