Over 30 residents and representatives of companies and non-governmental agencies gathering to raise their concerns about the dormitory for foreign workers in Batu Maung, Penang. — Photos: ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star
A NEWLY built factory workers’ hostel in Batu Maung, Penang, is worrying neighbouring residents because up to 8,500 foreign workers are expected to be housed in the three eight-storey blocks there.
Their spokesman A. Naganathan, 61, said in view of the high number of workers, they were deeply concerned about the safety and socio-environmental impact it would have on them.
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