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| Malaysia bans Indian recruitment | Malaysia bans Indian recruitment |
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| Malaysia has suspended the recruitment of workers from India amid growing domestic tensions. | |
| An official told Reuters news agency that the ban came into effect two weeks ago and applied to all categories of workers, including professionals. | An official told Reuters news agency that the ban came into effect two weeks ago and applied to all categories of workers, including professionals. |
| Indian workers already in Malaysia will not have their work visas renewed, the official said. | Indian workers already in Malaysia will not have their work visas renewed, the official said. |
| Ethnic Indians held a series of protests late last year over alleged social and economic discrimination. | Ethnic Indians held a series of protests late last year over alleged social and economic discrimination. |
| The announcement came on the final day of a visit to Malaysia by Indian Defence Minister AK Antony. | |
| Malaysian Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar said Mr Antony "did not raise the issue of ethnic Indians in Malaysia," reported the French news agency AFP. |