Short-handed farmers forced to cut production


Khoo Gek San

THERE is a severe manpower shortage in the farming and flower-growing industry which could cost the sector billions of ringgit if left unchecked, said farmers.

There is a need for 30,000 farm workers nationwide while in Cameron Highlands alone, the farmers face a shortage of 8,000 workers. 


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  • I despair of Malaysian farmers. They seem incapable of modernising or innovative action to reduce reliance on exploitation of foreign labour, most of whom dont contribute to taxes or the local economy as they send money out of the country.

    Posted 2 years ago by Malaysia New hope