00:00Economists believe that the government's steps require the collection of workers' savings
00:07for foreign workers to be able to reduce the problem of foreign arrivals without permission,
00:11but must be balanced with the correct enforcement.
00:15This is important because there are employers who try not to register foreign workers
00:19on the basis of a complicated registration and approval process,
00:23said Aimi Zulhazmi Rashid from the University of Kuala Lumpur.
00:27Aimi also believes that this mandatory fund will be able to attract skilled workers
00:32because it provides a better level of welfare.
00:35Meanwhile, Ida Hamraza from the University of Mara believes
00:39that this mandatory fund will support KWSP funds
00:43as well as be able to increase domestic investment.
00:46However, the government must ensure that the implementation does not burden the employers,
00:51especially for sectors that are highly dependent on foreign workers,
00:55such as agriculture and construction.
00:58He suggested that the government consider giving incentives or adjustments
01:02in the level of foreign workers to balance the additional costs borne by the employers.
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