Malaysian labour market to open soon
State Minister for Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Imran Ahmad yesterday expressed hope that the labour market in Malaysia will soon be open for Bangladeshi workers.
He said this after holding talks with Malaysian Home Affairs Minister Muhyiddin Yassin and Human Resources Minister M Kulasegaran in Kuala Lumpur, said a press release of the ministry.
Both of the parties agreed in principle to reopen the Malaysian labour market shortly.
M Kulasegaran told Imran Ahmad that their government is positive in this regard and the issue will be raised before the cabinet soon.
The Malaysian government proposed holding a meeting of the joint working group between Bangladesh and Malaysia on May 30-31.
Besides, the talks emphasised on resolving various problems of workers, including the harassment and repression of irregular ones, in Malaysia.
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