Foreign minister: Malaysia uses foreign funds to train Myanmar refugees

KUANTAN, Aug 14 — The government is using foreign funds to cover the cost of skills training that will be given to Myanmar refugees, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah.

“Right now we have a shortage of foreign labour. Many restaurants, factories and the construction sector are experiencing labour shortages, but perhaps, employers are not willing to take them because they don’t have basic skills. Commenting further, Saifuddin, who is also Indera Mahkota member of Parliament, said that thus far, Qatar is one of the countries that have contributed by channelling US$50 million , of which US$6 million has been spent on refugee health matters.

Funds from the Americans i opined ..

Apa foreign fund?

Essentially, that sounds like begging for foreign donors. So typical of the Malaysian govt ....

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