Minister: Migrant workers allowed on local fishing vessels

Published: Jun 27, 2020 7:53 AM | Updated: Jun 27, 2020 8:11 AM

The government will allow migrant workers to be employed on local fishing vessels provided they have the necessary paperwork.

Foreign workers will also be allowed to return home but will not be guaranteed re-entry into Malaysia.

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