Home Ministry approves 380,000 foreign workers under relaxation of hiring plan, says Saifuddin

PADANG BESAR: The Home Ministry has approved the applications of 380,000 foreign workers under a plan to facilitate the hiring of workers to meet the country’s economic needs in the post-pandemic period.

Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (pic) said the ministry implemented the plan based on Bank Negara’s recommendation to ease the conditions for hiring foreign workers.