Foreign Workers Transformation Approach system now in effect; industry players sweat over various fees
[BorneoPost] - 01/15/2025
KUCHING (Jan 15): The Sarawak government’s Foreign Workers Transformation Approach (FWTA) system officially comes into effect today, amid concerns by industry representatives particularly regarding the fees involved. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration, and Project (…)
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[Malay Mail] - 15/01/2025
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[Malay Mail] - 15/01/2025
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[BorneoPost] - 15/01/2025
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[New Straits Times] - 14/01/2025
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[Malay Mail] - 14/01/2025
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[BorneoPost] - 15/01/2025
