Financial help: Dr Ahmad Zahid handing out the cost of living allowance to the fishermen in Hutan Melintang. With him are Dr Mah (second from right) and Rungkup assemblyman Datuk Sharul Zaman Yahya (right).
HUTAN MELINTANG: The March 1 implementation of the temporary work permit (PKLS) for foreign crew employed by deep-sea boat operators has been postponed, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
He said among the reasons for the move was to ensure fish prices would remain affordable.
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