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Workers' housing standards law still in force - Saravanan A - The Human Resources Ministry has denied reports by news portals that it has suspended the enforcement of the Workers’ Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities (Amendment) 2019 (Act 446). Its Minister M Saravanan said the act was still in force and enforcement operations were constantly being carried out... All Access Plan
Mixed signals will drive investors away, warn economists Faye Kwan © Provided by Free Malaysia Today Human resources minister M Saravanan (second from right) had been doing well to address issues of workers’ accommodation and it was therefore disappointing to see Putrajaya making a U-turn, says an economist. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Two economists have urged the government to review its latest policies on foreign labour and mineral extraction, saying Putrajaya is sending mixed signals to foreign investors. Speaking to FMT, they said the decision to relax the enforceme...
pic). In his Labour Day address on Saturday (May 1), Muhyiddin said that the government will prioritise and safeguard the welfare of workers from all levels to ensure no one is left behind He added that many are still suffering as they try to maintain their livelihood during the pandemic and the slowdown of the economy. “I do not deny that despite the government’s many efforts to assist, there are still workers out there affected and will take much time to return to their lives as they have enjoyed before the pandemic struck, ” said Muhyiddin However, I believe Malaysian workers are sus...
PUTRAJAYA, April 22 — The declaration of Emergency has allowed the government to better handle the Covid-19 situation in the country, including through the amendment of several specific acts to curb the spread of the disease, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin. Stressing that there was...
Emergency allowed pandemic to be handled well - Hamzah Zainudin A - The declaration of emergency has allowed the government to better handle the Covid-19 situation in the country, including through the amendment of several specific acts to curb the spread of the disease, said Home Minister Hamzah Zainudin. Stressing that there was no hidden agenda by the government in declaring the emergency, he said among the amended acts was the Workers' Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities (Amendment) Act 2019 (Act 446) to ensure better living conditions for foreign workers. "Without (the emergency)....