Ministry blames foreign agents for labour glut, denies 'zero checks' done

S VinothaaPublished: Jun 15, 2023 4:51 AM | Updated: Jun 15, 2023 9:37 AM

The Human Resources Ministry has denied allegations that its policy to relax conditions of labour import has led to a supply glut and proliferation of modern-day slave trading.

Instead, the ministry told Malaysiakini that the situation is caused by labour supply agencies from sending countries.

"The ministry disagrees with allegations...

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