PETALING JAYA: Construction industry players are appealing to the Government for a one-year grace period before enforcing new laws on standard housing for their workers.
They said the latest amendments to the Employees’ Minimum Standards of Housing, Accommodations and Amenities Act 1990 (Act 446) need time for compliance.
“While we commend the initiative to provide a conducive living space for workers, the amendments to Act 446 which were gazetted on Feb 17,2021, as part of the Emergency Ordinance took place at a rather (inopportune) time while taking into account the unfavourable economic situation, they said in a joint statement on Thursday (Feb 25).
“The rising of construction costs and standard operating procedure compliance costs have caused cash flow problems and financial constraints for contractors.
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