Thousands of Lao nationals illegally employed in Malaysia, says Laos Labour Ministry


VIENTIANE, June 4: Approximately 2,000 Lao workers are unregistered and working illegally in Malaysia, reports the Laotian Times.

Local media had reported that Lao authorities intend to collaborate with Malaysian counterparts to ensure that all Lao nationals working in Malaysia are legally registered and legally employed.

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