A(nother) geography of fear: Burmese labour migrants in George Town, Malaysia

Burmese labor migrants in George Town, Malaysia, navigate the city primarily driven by fear of state institutional practices such as police controls and raids, rather than crime. This 'borderscape' dynamic reveals a geography of fear shaped by legal exclusion, highlighting the need to consider both social and legal factors when studying urban space access and possession. The study draws on fieldwork to explore how regular and irregular migrants perceive safety and danger, offering insights into the complex interplay between mobility, social exclusion, and legal status in urban contexts.

Franck, A. K. (2016). A(nother) geography of fear: Burmese labour migrants in George Town, Malaysia. Urban Studies, 53(15), 3206–3222. https://doi.org/10.1177/0042098015613003