Govt mulls temporary work permits

With the people: Muhyiddin (left) being greeted during a meeting with Pagoh community leaders at the Pagoh Sports Complex in Johor. — Bernama

MUAR: The government is considering issuing temporary work permits to illegals in the country to overcome the shortage of foreign workers in the palm oil and rubber industries following the closure of the border.

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the government was seeking ways to solve the problem of shortage of foreign workers in these two sectors, especially after Malaysia closed its borders to curb the spread of Covid-19.