Foreign labour ban will hit us hard, warn industries

Uncertain future: Employers are in limbo with many frustrated by the obstacles faced in getting foreign manpower especially after the ban including the high fees. Some are also concerned they may be charged with harbouring illegal workers if they register them.

PETALING JAYA: Businesses and industries, already reeling from a financially challenging environment, say they are being hit hard by the freeze on new foreign workers.

Many are frustrated by the obstacles they face in getting foreign manpower and feel the ones being hit hardest by the new conditions are law-abiding companies that have been hiring foreign workers legally.