Lift ban on foreign workers to boost growth, groups urge

In demand: Groups are hoping the government would speed up the foreign worker application so shortages especially in the construction sector can be resolved. — GLENN GUAN/The Star

JOHOR BARU: The ongoing freeze on foreign worker approvals should be lifted to boost the country’s productivity and economic growth, groups say.

Johor Master Builders Association president Kong Weng Keong said the government should not control foreign workers approvals as this could lead to labour shortage that would reduce productivity and bring negative economic consequences.