PUTRAJAYA: The Human Resources Ministry has proposed for employers to deduct 20% of their foreign workers’ basic salaries.

Minister M. Kulasegaran (pic) said the proposal, among others, was aimed at preventing foreign workers from fleeing and to prevent employers from incurring losses on investments to bring workers in.

He said the issue of foreign workers fleeing was among major problems faced by employers and that the proposal could help address the situation.

“The proposal was submitted to the National Labour Advisory Coun­cil last week and it is open for discussion among stakeholders.

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