Old folk’s homes short of staff


Intensive care: Some residents of old folk’s homes, such as this stroke patient, need 24-hour care.

SEREMBAN: Operators of old folk’s homes should be allowed to hire foreigners as Malaysians are not keen to work in this sector.

State MCA chief Datuk Seri King Lim Chin Fui, who has received many grouses from proprietors, said many homes are facing an acute shortage of workers and in danger of closing down.

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