PUTRAJAYA: The Human Resources Ministry has proposed for employers to deduct 20% of their foreign workers’ basic salaries. He said the issue of foreign workers fleeing was among major problems faced by employers and that the proposal could help address the situation. He said this had been implemented in Japan and South Korea and it was successful in addressing the issue of foreign workers fleeing. He said among the aspects to be focused would be allegation of forced labour, as well as foreign workers being forced to work excessive overtime. However, the claim was refuted after it was found that the foreign workers were working overtime “voluntarily” as they wanted to earn more money.

Source: The Star December 16, 2018 01:52 UTC