Govt to encourage more locals, including Orang Asli, to seek jobs in plantation sector

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is aiming to solve the worker shortage issue by organising campaigns to encourage more locals, including Orang Asli, to work in the plantation sector and commodities industry.

Deputy Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Jeck Seng also said the government would continue prioritising locals seeking work in the sector, aside from strengthening human capital through training under the Institute of Malaysian Plantation and Commodities.