We hear your complaints, says Zahid New foreign worker levy needs a relook


BEIJING: We hear you. The Government is willing to look into the dissatisfaction of the employers on the new levy rate for foreign workers, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Commenting on the strong response from the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers and other associations on the sudden hike of levy, the Deputy Prime Minister said the Government would listen to their feedback.

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