The government of Malaysia is considering relaxing visa regulations for foreign workers in fishing vessels in a move to boost the fisheries industry, says home minister Hamzah Zainudin.
In a statement today, he said the ministry is “ready to consider” granting flexibility in allowing foreign workers on local vessels.
“This conditional relaxation covers the special exemption for visit passes (temporary work), only for those who have already applied for them and have a receipt confirming that their application is being processed by the immigration department,” said Hamzah.