Copy URL Johor authorities find furniture factory committing multiple offences involving workers’ housing. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, January 7, 2021. A FURNITURE factory in Air Tawar, Merlimau near Jasin, was found to have committed various offences involving safety, hygiene and maintenance under the Workers’ Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 1990 (Act 446). Department of Labour Peninsular Malaysia (JTKSM)’s Legal and Enforcement Division director Zaini Yaacob said that among the offences were that the factory didn’t have any accommodation certification, didn’t provide suitable accommodation to employees and didn’t provide first-aid boxes and rubbish bins. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one (1) week free access!