Foreign workers skipping M'sia

Teh says that many foreign workers prefer to work in Japan, Sinapore, South Korea and Taiwan as they are paid better there than here.

JOHOR BARU: Malaysia is no longer perceived to be the land of milk and honey, and foreigners are no longer keen to take up difficult, dirty and dangerous (3D) jobs in the country.

The depreciating ringgit in recent years is making them think twice about whether it is worth it to make the journey here to search for the good life.