Allowing three industries to hire foreign workers will solve labour shortage, say industry players


GEORGE TOWN: The latest move by the government to allow three industries - manufacturing, construction and services - to hire foreign workers from 15 countries will be able to solve the foreign labour shortage even if it means being more costly, say industry players.

Malaysian Association of Hotels Penang chapter chairman Tony Goh said the move would definitely help the hotel industry in solving its manpower shortage.

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