Illegal foreign workers may be hired legally


PUTRAJAYA: Undocumented foreign workers may get a chance to be hired legally if plans to allow employers to hire those held at immigration depots go through, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin.

He said the move will address the issue of employing foreigners without valid permits.

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