JOHOR BARU: From Aug 1, all new foreign workers are required to undergo a health examination within a month of arrival to ensure that they are free from contagious diseases, especially Hepatitis B and tuberculosis (TB).
Health Minister Datuk Dr Chua Soi Lek said this regulation would cover foreign workers in all sectors, including domestic maids.
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