Govt will bring job scam victims home safely, assures PM


KUALA LUMPUR: The government will ensure that Malaysians who have fallen victim to job offer fraud syndicates in several countries are brought home safely, and efforts are being made through existing channels for that purpose, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

The Prime Minister on Tuesday (Sept 20) stressed that the government was deeply concerned, and views seriously the plight of Malaysians who are stranded in Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Cambodia, reported to be victims of job scams.

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