Dzulkefly: No order for employees to work from home yet


PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will not instruct employees to work from home in light of the novel coronavirus outbreak as there is no such necessity for now, says the Health Minister.

Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (pic) said while there were calls for allowing workers to work remotely, he said such a decision was left to the discretion of employers.

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