Migrant worker intake not to exceed 15pct of workforce, minister says

The Economy Ministry’s projected ceiling for migrant worker intake not to exceed 15 percent of the national workforce is expected to be met by Dec 31 this year, said Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

He said that currently 17.1 million out of 34 million Malaysians are considered part of the labour force.

“The 15 percent ceiling...