Govt mulling savings scheme for foreign workers, says Saravanan


KAJANG: The government is studying the possibility of introducing a savings scheme for foreign workers, says Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.

The Human Resources Minister said the proposed scheme will only allow migrant workers to withdraw their savings in their country of origin after 10 years.

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