Migrant workers: No rush to approve despite high demand - minister

BernamaPublished: Feb 9, 2023 9:33 AM | Updated: Feb 11, 2023 10:11 AM

The government will not rush to approve applications for the entry of migrant workers into the country through the Foreign Worker Employment Relaxation Plan, despite high demand from employers.

Human Resources Minister V Sivakumar said the government has so far approved the entry of 500,000 migrant workers, but applications have exceeded that limit.

“The ministry received a...

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