Human Dignity • Social Justice • Compassion • Empowerment • Solidarity • Integrity • Inclusiveness
we care
ILCO is a humanitarian NGO working at the grassroots to support vulnerable worker communities – including migrant workers, domestic workers, informal sector workers, and those displaced by conflict or exploitation.
We provide legal aid, health access, labour rights advocacy, welfare services and emergency protection — in close collaboration with trade unions, legal institutions, local authorities, and international partners.
legal & health programmes.
beds across 6 countries.
& legal aid desks.
with unions & ministries.
Who We Are
ILCO upholds social justice and the fundamental rights of workers. Founded as a cross-disciplinary humanitarian movement—by lawyers, medical professionals, activists and community leaders—ILCO exists to serve those most often left out of formal systems.
Our Approach
ILCO operates on the ground through mobile outreach teams, shelter networks, and rights education campaigns. From industrial zones and plantations to urban settlements and refugee camps, we stand with workers to restore justice, safeguard health, and renew hope.
Our Mission
To advance the welfare and rights of all workers through legal aid, healthcare services, labour advocacy, emergency shelter, and social protection—so that no one is left behind.
Vision
A just and humane society where every worker—regardless of status, origin, or occupation—is respected, protected by law, and empowered to live and work with dignity, fairness, and safety.
Justice
Ensuring fairness for every worker, regardless of background.
Transparency & Integrity
Ensuring fairness for every worker, regardless of background.
Empathy
Understanding and responding to the needs of workers and communities we serve.
Collaboration
Building strong partnerships across sectors and borders.
Programmes
What We Do
Free legal aid in high-risk zones; covers wage theft, unfair dismissal, exploitation, trafficking,
and provides representation plus worker rights education.
Training on labour law, campaigns against exploitation, policy engagement, and corporate compliance support.
Immediate aid (food, shelter, childcare) and long-term support (housing, social protection, training, empowerment).
Shelter networks, 24/7 hotline, crisis rescue, and recovery plans including legal aid, jobs, and counselling.
Mobile and on-site care for occupational diseases, injuries, reproductive and mental health, with preventive education and healthcare linkage.
Impact & Gallery
Our Impact
Every step we take is guided by our mission to protect and empower workers. From training sessions to community outreach programmes, we are making a difference.
Call to Action
Official Registration
ILCO was registered on 31 DISEMBER 2018 (Reg. No. PPM-001-04-xxxxxxxx) under the Societies Act 1966, Malaysia.
This ensures that our operations meet all legal requirements and are accountable to both the law and the communities we serve.
Get In Touch
No.84-1 1st Floor, Jalan MP 18,
Taman Merdeka Permai,
75350 Batu Berendam,
Melaka, Malaysia.
03 – 9226 6555
+6 017 7995050
Amaya Maluri shop Lot No,
1-06 Jalan Jejaka 2,
Maluri, 55100 Cheras,
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
+6 017 7995050
