Catching infectious diseases in foreign workers before they spread

Crowded and potentially unhygienic living spaces of foreign workers are an important factor in the spread of infectious diseases within this group. — Filepic

As a developing nation, Malaysia’s economy is heavily reliant on foreign labour, who play a vital role in supporting several of our economic sectors.

Currently, foreign workers are sourced from 15 countries for seven critical sectors, which are manufacturing, construction, domestic work, agriculture, hospitality and services, mining, and farming.