Malaysian labour laws can't protect Malaysians working abroad, says deputy minister


KUALA LUMPUR: The protection of Malaysians who work abroad is subject to and protected under labour laws and human rights laws including human trafficking in the country concerned, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Monday (Nov 18).

Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin said Malaysian labour laws or any laws in this country do not apply in foreign countries.

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