RECENTLY, some people have claimed on social media that the Immigration Department is launching another round of the Workforce Recalibration Programme, known as RTK 3.0.
These claims have sparked discussions and confusion among the public about the programme's status.
Is there any truth to the assertion that RTK 3.0 is being rolled out?
Verdict:
FALSE
The Immigration Department has dismissed viral claims that the government will implement the Workforce Recalibration Programme 3.0 (RTK 3.0) soon.
Immigration Department director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban stated that, to date, no decision has been made regarding the implementation of RTK 3.0.
"The department advised the public not to be misled by any party seeking to take advantage by using the name of the RTK programme," he said in a statement on Saturday, Jan 11.
Zakaria also urged the public to visit the Immigration Department’s official portal and social media accounts for accurate and up-to-date information related to the department.
The RTK 2.0 programme, which was introduced on Jan 27, 2023, ended on June 30, 2024.
The programme is a special initiative aimed at legalising foreign workers in the country, allowing them to be employed legally by qualified employers under strict government conditions.
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