25% of the restaurants closed

News On Malaysia Nanban Newspaper ( Tamil ) Date 13 May 2019 The previous government has ceased bringing foreign workers into Malaysia. We believed that Pakatan Harapan will bring solution to our problems after in took over the government. 4 ministers representing Indians, gave us more hope . At the same time numerous Memorandums have been sent to various government departments with regards to problems faced by Indian traders. We believed foreign workers problem will be solved , and waited with hope. It has been a year Pakatan Harapan took over government. But we haven’t found any solution to our problems. This has resulted in discontent over the new government, said Mr Ayoob Khan. Foreign workers shortage affects not only food industry, but more than 11 industries, run by Indians. But government is not listening to Indian trader’s issues. This results in closure of 25% of restaurants. If this situation prolongs, Indian traders will face a big loss. Having 4 ministers is a pride to us but what is the use ? Previously when Dato Seri Samyvellu, was a minister, has addressed problems faced by Indians, at Parliament . Later, 2 more Indian ministers have voiced out for Indians. But they were criticized . But now, even having 4 ministers, we don’t have any idea whom can we channel our problems to. At the same time, Ministry of Human Resources and Ministry of Home Affairs are not taking any actions regarding foreign workers problems. We lost hope on these ministries. We are preparing to have a meeting with Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia’s prime minister. If we are unable to do so, 11 Indian Industry representatives will join hands to launch peace rally said Mr Ayoob Khan. Meanwhile As Salam restaurant owner Dato Hakim said : I have involved in restaurant business for quite long. I am forced to close 3 shops due to shortage of workers problems. But I am still paying the rent, hoping to obtain foreign workers approval. I have no idea what to do next.

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