Workers expected to flock home after Malaysian freeze

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Updated January 26, 2009 12:40:48

Malaysia is putting a freeze on foreign workers and neighbouring countries, such as Indonesia and the Philippines, are preparing for the impact of thousands of returning migrants.

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