Anti Ali Baba Law In The Works

Dr Barjoyai Bardai, Economist, Universiti Tun Abdul Razak

29-Dec-23 08:30

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Locals have been found to lease their business licences to foreign workers without fulfilling the required criteria. Due to this situation, the government is considering the implementation of an “Anti-Ali Baba” law aimed at Malaysians, to tackle this issue. Professor Emeritus Dr. Barjoyai Bardai, Economist at Universiti Tun Abdul tell us what strategy should be employed in managing this issue.

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Categories: Law/Activism, government, controversies

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