Temporary freeze on hiring foreign workers lifted from Aug 19

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Starting this Friday.

He said although the temporary freeze had been decided upon earlier, the new decision was made after taking into consideration the request from the industries."I’ve decided to approve , so the freeze has been lifted and we will process the new applications from this Friday.

"This committee will be holding immediate discussions whenever necessary to assist the industries in reviving the economy.ALSO READ:On the request from the industries to postpone the implementation of the amendment to the Employment Act 1955 on reducing the weekly working hours from 48 to 45, Saravanan said it needed to be discussed with the Prime Minister and other ministers.

"But when we discussed this with the industries, they want us to postpone it as they have just recovered from the economic downturn. I understand the requests from both parties, hence we will discuss the matter and come up with the best decision,” he said.

 

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The govt always bows to the capitalist demands. So many unemployed Msians yet the govt allows half a million foreign workers to swamp the labour market. Msia needs a social democrat type of govt where local workers interests are addressed first.

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Don't you want more Malaysians to be hired? Gainfully employed and doing some good instead of being paid to pray for criminals?

I think u should continue to freeze hiring. I am seeing so many Malaysians being hired it warms my heart.

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