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This comes after Indonesia imposes labour freeze. 

UPDATED 6.55PM | Hamzah alludes to changes in MOU terms. 

There are no laws to enforce zero recruitment fees - govt source.

Minister says govt also seeking domestic workers from Cambodia.

'Investigations are normal affairs,' says the HR minister.

'I can't think of anything easier than that,' says Irene Xavier. 

NGO says Saravanan 'stupid idea' remark is 'outrageous, disappointing'.  

Accreditation of 25 companies is done to avoid monopolistic practices.

'Best action is actually to deport them.'

High demand in the plantation sector causes owners willing to pay more.

Mohd Amin long been linked to ministers in charge of foreign worker recruitment.

Issues with 14 source countries resolved, says the minister. 

Minister Saravanan says some jobs have been open for over a year.

'In their countries, their agents will handle.'

Bangladesh informed of measures to safeguard worker welfare - Saravanan.

Minister says in response to planned protests during his meeting in Bangladesh.

He's not expected to budge on only allowing 25 agents.

MPOA urges certification council to be given authority to revoke licences.

The working visit has opened up opportunities for bilateral cooperation.

Some 50 workers from India issued 'Not to Land' orders.

Ex-minister says policy should have been implemented by now.