Kuala Lumpur: To address their pressing concerns, a group of Malaysian expatriates has fervently reached out to the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, seeking his intervention to relax the current restrictions preventing individuals above 45 from obtaining working permits. The situation has been particularly challenging for those employed in restaurants and mini-markets, with the latter not receiving working permits for almost three years.

The expatriates have chosen to submit their heartfelt petition through the esteemed Grand Mufti of India, Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad, hoping for his support in bringing attention to their plight. One of the significant issues they highlight is the proliferation of fake agents engaging in illegal activities, which has led to an increasing number of cases where job seekers are being offered positions and brought into the country on tourist visas, only to find themselves unable to return home once the visa period expires.

The petition, coordinated under the guidance of the Indian Cultural Foundation National Committee and Markaz Global Council Malaysian Chapter, aims to rally support and ultimately prompt action from the Prime Minister's office, hoping to find a viable solution to these challenges Malaysian expatriates face.