Workers under quarantine can't be forced to take annual leave, says Human Resources Ministry


PETALING JAYA: Workers who are issued a quarantine order for Covid-19 cannot be forced to take their annual leave, says the Human Resources Ministry.

“Workers who were given a quarantine or observation or home surveillance order cannot be forced to use their annual leave for the quarantine period, as the annual leave is part of the workers' rights.

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