Lim Guan Eng, a DAP adviser and former Finance Minister of Malaysia, is advocating for the removal of a 2% Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution requirement specifically for foreign workers. He believes foreign workers should be excluded from any future increases to the minimum wage in Malaysia. This proposal, made in Kuala Lumpur, aims to alleviate potential financial burdens on businesses. Guan Eng’s stance suggests a concern that increasing labor costs for foreign workers could negatively impact Malaysia’s economic competitiveness. He did not elaborate on alternative policies or the potential impact of his proposal on foreign worker welfare. The call challenges current labor policies concerning non-citizen employees in Malaysia.