Mediceram Sdn Bhd says they have reached an amicable solution with their Bangladeshi workers, who recently went on strike.

Foreign minister Mohamad Hasan says the proposals were drawn up following discussions with various stakeholders.

The visit comes a day after Washington said it would effectively lift sanctions on Syria to help rebuilding efforts.

Defence minister Boris Pistorius said while their model is based on voluntary registrations, they may decide to make it mandatory.