Hiring freeze extended

The wait goes on: Those waiting to hire foreign domestic helpers will have to wait till the end of the year for a decision from the government. — YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

PETALING JAYA: The freeze on the hiring of foreign workers, including domestic helpers, will be extended until Dec 31, says Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.

The Human Resources Minister said any decision to bring in foreign workers would be announced by the government after discussions with the National Security Council and the other relevant ministries.