Ayub said local authorities have been directed to carry out inspections at business premises and industries.
JOHOR BARU: The state government is taking strict measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 among foreign workers and will come down hard on employers who do not cooperate and get them tested for the virus before allowing them to come back to work.
Health and environment committee chairman R. Vidyananthan said as of May 25, 17 foreign workers had tested positive for Covid-19.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Ayub said local authorities have been directed to carry out inspections at business premises and industries.
In Johor, 48,769 foreigners have applied for the Covid-19 Prihatin Screening Programme so far. — Filepic
Vidyananthan said the people must not be complacent and adhere to rules and regulations put in place.
Mohd Izhar said employers played an important role in ensuring their workers followed all the guidelines.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
