Don’t get conned, Malaysians warned


PETALING JAYA: From “interviews” in coffeeshops to being persuaded to work in war-torn countries with lucrative salaries, Malaysians are being increasingly conned into travelling to work overseas, only to run into trouble.

This has prompted the Labour Department to advise those wishing to work overseas to only use the services of licensed private recruitment companies.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Government , Labour Department , jobs , scam

Next In Nation

Melaka army officer remanded over storage scandal
Counting down to Thaipusam
Sim: Allocation for�Spumi increased to RM50mil
‘Community service not at the expense of employers
Rare falcons living on the ledge
Execs remanded over Navy graft probe
AI Bill to iron out usage�
New AI laws to arrest deepfakes
‘Captain Praba’ gang trio brought back and charged
Malaysia tightens borders after Nipah virus hits India

Others Also Read