Reducing need for foreigners


By BAVANI MJAROD LIM

Only a small percentage of foreigners working at Pasar Borong Kuala Lumpur in Selayang are legal. — Photos: YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

The Covid-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on the large number of foreigners, both documented and undocumented, living and working in Kuala Lumpur.

The issue came to the fore after several places in the capital city were put under enhanced movement control order (MCO) when some foreign workers tested positive for Covid-19.

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