JOHOR BARU: Johor needs higher-quality investments that can generate better-paying jobs for Malaysians, says state Opposition leader Liew Chin Tong.
The Perling assemblyman said it was imperative for policymakers, employers and employees alike to recognise that current conditions for workers in Johor are not conducive to the economy and, more crucially, the wellbeing of Johoreans.
Liew, who is also Johor DAP chairman, added that investments in the state should be evaluated on the basis of their ability to generate quality jobs with good pay. “The gap in income is filled with better quality of life and more time spent with their families at home.
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