Shortage of 1,500 barbers in the north


  • Nation
  • Wednesday, 10 Dec 2003

PENANG: The Penang Barbers Association is appealing to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to allow workers from India to fill the acute shortage of traditional Indian barbers in the northern region. 

Its secretary V. Segar said about 1,500 barbers are needed to meet the needs of 350 barber shops in Perlis, Kedah, Penang and northern Perak. 

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