KUALA LUMPUR: The government will continue implementing measures to gradually reduce the country's reliance on foreign workers, in line with the direction set out in the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
In a Facebook post on Wednesday (Oct 28), the Deputy Prime Minister said the efforts would take into account the actual needs of industries while prioritising employment opportunities for Malaysians.
"I have also reviewed feedback from all ministries and agencies involved in the employment of foreign workers.
"We have agreed on the need for collective decision-making to address issues and challenges in managing the quota mechanism and ceiling for the employment of foreign workers, while ensuring that job opportunities for Malaysians remain our top priority,” he said in the post.
Ahmad Zahid, who is also Rural and Regional Development Minister, said he had highlighted the matter while chairing the third Cabinet Committee Meeting on Foreign Workers at Parliament on Wednesday.
He added that the government would continue to ensure that every policy implemented could strengthen employment opportunities for Malaysians while supporting industry needs and benefiting the people. – Bernama
