Niosh denies Lam Thye's contract not renewed


KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Niosh) has denied a report in a news portal that the contract of its chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye (pic) has not been renewed.

In a statement Tuesday (Aug 27), Niosh clarified that no statement or decision was made by the institute or the Human Resources Ministry regarding Lee's contract.

"The statement in the news is not true," it said.

On Monday, a news portal published a report speculating on Lee's position at the institute, which alleged he was forced to leave Niosh, before his contract expires on Sept 20. - Bernama

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