Govt mulling Anti-Ali Baba law to curb influx of illegal foreign workers


PETALING JAYA: An "Anti-Ali Baba" law is currently being considered to take action against Malaysians who illegally rent out licenses to foreign workers without meeting certain conditions, says Rafizi Ramli.

The Economy Minister said the proposed "Anti-Ali Baba" law would be among the measures the Economy Ministry was taking to prevent foreign workers from illegally operating businesses in the country.

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