Updates On Positions That Are Open For Foreign Workers

On 14 January and 16 February 2015, The minister for Manpower issue 7 (seven) ministirail decrees relating restrictions on positions which are open to foreign workers in various business sectors. The regulations are designed to protect the local workforce in anticipation of the flow of foreign workers from neighbouring countries which will result from the liberization of labour under the ASEAN Economic Community which is planned to start this year.

1. Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery Sectors, Livestock Division

Under the Ministerial Decree of Manpower No. 12 of 2015, foreign workers may fill the following positions for a limited period: