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Doubts over Malaysia's visa amnesty programme
Many illegal immigrants dubious about amnesty to regularise foreign workers.
Last Modified: 31 Jul 2011 20:41

Malaysia is home to about two million illegal immigrants, many of whom do jobs locals see as menial.

Under a new scheme, they will be able to register and work legally for a fee of about $250.

But many foreign workers have expressed doubts about the initiative.
 
Al Jazeera's Azhar Sukri reports from Kuala Lumpur.

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