Home Minister understands plight of motor industry

One for the album: (From left) Penang and Province Wellesley Used Cars Autocycles Dealers and Motor Financiers Association (Penang) secretary Ewe Hoo Chye, Yeow, Chow, Khor, Kebun Bunga assemblyman Jason Ong, and Penang and Province Wellesley Used Cars Autocycles Dealers and Motor Financiers Association (Penang) treasurer Yeap Teow Teong posing for a photo at FMCCAM 45th anniversary celebration held at Berjaya Hotel in George Town. — ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: The presence of foreign workers in our industries has been a crucial factor in driving economic growth and meeting the demands of various sectors, including the motor industry, says Johari Kassim, political secretary to Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

Reading Saifuddin’s speech at an event last night, Johari said Saifuddin understood the importance of a well-regulated and transparent system for issuing work permits to foreign labour.