PETALING JAYA: The construction industry wants the government to reconsider its decision to cut down on the number of foreign workers in the sector as well as an extension to their loan moratorium, failing which they claim many may be forced to hire illegals or even shut down.
Industry players said while it welcomed the government’s efforts to train locals in supervisory roles in the construction sector, the urgent need was for workers in 3D – dirty, dangerous and difficult – jobs.
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