KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has urged the government to tighten enforcement against the misuse of foreign worker recruitment approvals to ensure foreign workers are employed only in approved sectors and occupations facing genuine labour shortages.
General : MEF Urges Stricter Enforcement, Priority For Local Workers
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MEF urges stricter enforcement to ensure foreign workers are only in approved sectors and prioritizes local workers.
- MEF calls for tighter enforcement against misuse of foreign worker approvals.
- Employers should prioritize hiring and training Malaysians first.
- Foreign workers are still needed for 3D jobs despite efforts to recruit locals.
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