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RM1,000 minimum wage beginning July
This rate will also apply to wages of all foreign workers in the country.
Tue Apr 05 2016
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Conditions for rehiring illegals tightened to weed out cheats - Immigration
This is to ensure no party profiteers from the illegal immigrants, Immigration director-general Datuk Seri Sakib Kusmi says.
Mon Mar 21 2016
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Foreign workers send home RM34.75 billion from Malaysia in 2015
Of the total, Indonesian foreign workers sent home the most money at RM6.2 billion.
Wed Mar 16 2016
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SME Association wants govt to relook rehiring programme for foreign workers
It is hoped the government will work closely with business associations and local chambers of commerce to legalise all illegal workers to help SMEs grow their businesses.
Sat Mar 05 2016