Govt postpones implementation of temporary work permits for foreign crew


  • Nation
  • Sunday, 26 Feb 2017

HUTAN MELINTANG: Implementation of the temporary work permit (PKLS) for foreign crew members employed by deep sea boat operators has been postponed from its March 1 implementation date, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. 

He said this when handing out RM339,300 in cost of living allowance to 1,261 fishermen in the Bagan Datuk parliamentary constituency here Sunday, adding that the Fisheries Act 1985 would remain in use for the meantime.

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