Foreigners' take-up rate for jobs in Malaysia low, says Fadillah


BINTULU: The government has approved some 14,000 applications to recruit migrant construction workers but response from foreign workers themselves has been quite slow, says Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

He said the Human Resources Ministry had also signed agreements with Bangladesh and Indonesia to bring in their citizens to work in Malaysia.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Transport Ministry mulling compensation mechanism for road accident victims
Cops probing petrol station assault on YouTuber
Immigration Dept to hold three-day customer event to be held at Putrajaya mall
Azalina: AG-Public Prosecutor Separation Bill to face Conference of Rulers before next reading
Fadhlina: Tamil schools set nationwide benchmark for cleanliness, academic excellence
Selangor Sultan grants audience to Singapore President at Istana Alam Shah
Govt to discuss possible PTPTN abolishment, says Anwar
Pan Borneo Highway needs more R&R facilities, says S'wak state minister
Road closures, diversions in Sunway, Maju Jaya on Aug 2
Melaka disburses RM11mil to support disabled, bedridden patients

Others Also Read