Malaysian cos for less dependence on foreign workers

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30: A top organisation of Malaysian manufacturers Friday underlined the need to reduce the dependence on foreign workers if the country is to become a high-income economy.
Malaysia heavily relies on foreign workers from India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Cambodia and Myanmar in sectors such as construction, plantation and services. Even housemaids are sourced from countries like Indonesia, Sri Lanka, the Philippines.
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers, the country's largest private sector economic organisation, asked the government to frame long-term measures to minimise dependence on foreign worker.
— Economic Times