Greater flexibility for bosses


PUTRAJAYA: To address the severe shortage in manpower that is hampering the economic recovery, the government is now giving some flexibility to employers when it comes to hiring foreign workers.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said applications to hire foreign workers from 15 countries will be approved within three days and this will fall under the new Relaxation of Foreign Workers Recruitment Plan.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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