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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (AFP): Malaysia will issue biometric identity cards to foreign workers by the end of the year as part of efforts to crack down on illegal migrant workers, local media said Thursday.
Under the 30 million ringgit (eight million dollar) system, the cards will be issued to construction, manufacturing, agricultural and restaurant workers, said Home Affairs Minister Azmi Khalid.
Azmi said the cards will carry the bearer's personal details and fingerprints and would be tamper-proof thanks to various security features.
In future the Malaysian-developed system may be used for domestic maids from foreign countries, he added.
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