Government eases limit for foreign workers


Knowing it first-hand: Nur Jazlan (right) getting a feel of the production process on his visit.

KULAI: Export-oriented manufacturers can apply for 100% foreign workforce to fill low-level jobs in line with the Government’s aim to maintain Malaysia’s competitiveness in the global supply chain.

Deputy Home Minister Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed said priority would be given to manufacturing companies that export their products, but for production workers only.

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