Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08KUALALUMPUR653
2008-07-24 09:46:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Kuala Lumpur
Cable title:
AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH MINISTER FOR HUMAN RESOURCES
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UNCLAS KUALA LUMPUR 000653
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
FOR EAP/MTS, EAP/RSP, AND G/TIP
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ELAB PHUM PGOV AMGT MY
SUBJECT: AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH MINISTER FOR HUMAN RESOURCES
REF: KUALA LUMPUR 614 - PARLIAMENT A "WAR ZONE"
UNCLAS KUALA LUMPUR 000653
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
FOR EAP/MTS, EAP/RSP, AND G/TIP
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ELAB PHUM PGOV AMGT MY
SUBJECT: AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH MINISTER FOR HUMAN RESOURCES
REF: KUALA LUMPUR 614 - PARLIAMENT A "WAR ZONE"
1. (SBU) Ambassador Keith made an introductory call on
Minister for Human Resources S. Subramaniam on July 14.
(Note: Minister Subramaniam remained willing to meet the
Ambassador at Parliament on a day when it was closed to the
public and under tight security (reftel) due to domestic
political turmoil. We believe this reflects a genuine desire
to engage the United States on important issues involving the
ministry. End note.) The minister discussed general
economic topics, but focused mostly on labor concerns.
Matters related to legal and illegal foreign workers appeared
to be of greatest concern to Minister Subramaniam.
Ambassador Keith discussed trafficking in person (TIP) for
labor exploitation and told Minister Subramaniam we wished to
work with his Ministry on the issue. Minister Subramaniam
welcomed further cooperation with the Embassy in general and
not just on TIP. He also expressed willingness to work with
the American Chamber of Commerce on labor issues.
2. (U) Ambassador Keith also took the opportunity to raise
U.S. Embassy spousal employment, in both the private and
public sector, with the minister. Minister Subramaniam
stated he would "take the matter seriously."
KEITH
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
FOR EAP/MTS, EAP/RSP, AND G/TIP
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ELAB PHUM PGOV AMGT MY
SUBJECT: AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH MINISTER FOR HUMAN RESOURCES
REF: KUALA LUMPUR 614 - PARLIAMENT A "WAR ZONE"
1. (SBU) Ambassador Keith made an introductory call on
Minister for Human Resources S. Subramaniam on July 14.
(Note: Minister Subramaniam remained willing to meet the
Ambassador at Parliament on a day when it was closed to the
public and under tight security (reftel) due to domestic
political turmoil. We believe this reflects a genuine desire
to engage the United States on important issues involving the
ministry. End note.) The minister discussed general
economic topics, but focused mostly on labor concerns.
Matters related to legal and illegal foreign workers appeared
to be of greatest concern to Minister Subramaniam.
Ambassador Keith discussed trafficking in person (TIP) for
labor exploitation and told Minister Subramaniam we wished to
work with his Ministry on the issue. Minister Subramaniam
welcomed further cooperation with the Embassy in general and
not just on TIP. He also expressed willingness to work with
the American Chamber of Commerce on labor issues.
2. (U) Ambassador Keith also took the opportunity to raise
U.S. Embassy spousal employment, in both the private and
public sector, with the minister. Minister Subramaniam
stated he would "take the matter seriously."
KEITH