Malaysia is one of Asia's biggest employers of foreign labour. But recently, cases of deaths, abuse and forced labour have come to light. What is going on? Who is protecting these migrant workers?
BY SHARON LING
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Government has decided to suspend the recruitment of all foreign workers to Malaysia, including those from Bangladesh, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic).
“We urge all employers to recruit local workers,” said Dr Ahmad Zahid, who is also Home Minister, after meeting Army personnel at Kem Muara Tuang here on Friday.
He said the suspension would be in place while the Government reviewed the two-tier levy programme for foreign workers.
Dr Ahmad Zahid added that existing illegal workers in Malaysia would be detained and deported.
Source: The Star Online
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