Taiwan Labour Minister Hsu Ming-chun issued a formal apology on Tuesday after her remarks on preferring migrant workers from Northeast India for their “similar skin colour and dietary habits” drew criticism from across the globe, reported news agency ANI citing Central News Agency, Taiwan.
Her remarks regarding the planned recruitment of Indian migrant workers were dubbed ‘racist’.
During an interview, Hsu had stated that the ministry would initially focus on recruiting workers from northeastern India because “their skin colour and dietary habits are closer to ours”.
She had stated that ‘individuals in this region, mostly Christians, are skilled in manufacturing, construction, and farming, as per Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) assessments,’ as per Central News Agency.
At a legislative hearing Tuesday morning, Hsu expressed regret for her ‘inaccurate’ comments, clarifying that Taiwan’s labour policies aim for equality, devoid of discrimination, be it for local or foreign workers.
According to the Central News Agency, she emphasized her intention to highlight the abilities and performance of Indian workers, dissociating from any discriminatory motives.
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