Malaysia allows unskilled, semiskilled migrants

Unlike many countries that favour only skilled migrants and put up barriers against unskilled workers, it is a different picture in Malaysia.

The Malaysian Government allows unskilled and semiskilled migrants to work in the country, most of whom are in the construction, plantation and service sectors, as well as domestic care, said United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator for Malaysia Kamal Malhotra.

"Economic migration can be a win-win proposition and it is fairly evident in the Malaysian case.