Govt move to strengthen foreign worker recruitment can curb illegal agents, says business group


PETALING JAYA: The government’s move to strengthen the foreign worker recruitment system is seen as an important step in curbing the involvement of illegal agents who have long exploited both employers and foreign workers.

Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DPMM) president Norsyahrin Hamidon said the initiative by the Human Resources Ministry, led by Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Ramanan Ramakrishnan, is also in line with industry needs.

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