Human Interest
13 June 2022, 5:48 pm. 1 minute
Reuters reported that Malaysian companies from palm oil plantations to semiconductor makers are refusing orders and forgoing billions in sales, hampered by a shortage of more than a million workers that threatens the country’s economic recovery. Despite lifting a COVID-19 freeze on recruiting foreign workers earlier this February, Malaysia has not seen a significant return of migrant workers due to slow government approvals and protracted negotiations with Indonesia and Bangladesh over worker protections.
Article Tags
Topics of Interest: Human Interest
Type: Reuters Best
Sectors: Business & Finance
Regions: Asia
Countries: Malaysia
Win Types: Overall Coverage
Story Types: Human Interest / Feature
Media Types: Text
Customer Impact: Important Regional Story