Bangladesh, June 3 -- The government has vowed to break the long-standing syndicate system in Malaysia's labour market, with Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury declaring a policy of "zero tolerance" against any group seeking to monopolise overseas recruitment.

The minister also indicates that discussions are underway over a possible visit by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to Malaysia.

Speaking at a press briefing at the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment on Tuesday, the minister said dismantling syndicates was his biggest challenge and pledged to leave office if he failed.

Asked whether the ministry could be freed from syndicates, he replied: "This is my challenge.

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