Top Glove likely to be charged over cramped dorms


Cause for concern: Only 665 out of 54,000 companies providing accommodation for their workers had applied for a certificate of accommodation so far. — AZMAN GHANI/The Star

PUTRAJAYA: Nineteen investigation papers have started on Top Glove, which has been linked to the Teratai cluster in Selangor where infections have raged among workers at its dormitories.

Labour director-general Asri Ab Rahman said the department opened 21 investigation papers on violators of the Workers’ Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act following an enforcement operation in Perak, Kedah, Kelantan, Negri Sembilan and Johor last week.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

CAAM confirms burst aircraft tyre incident at Sultan Abdul Halim Airport
New Perlis exco with just five members possible, says MB
Operations resume at Sultan Abdul Halim Airport
Streamlined Customs checks for departing travellers at KLIA T1 starting Jan 1
Ewon Benedick pays working visit to major solar plant
Warisan yet to decide if it will contest Lamag, Kinabatangan seats, says Shafie
Floods: Number of evacuees drops in Johor, Pahang; situation unchanged in Melaka
Investigation papers on Banting assault incident referred to AGC
M’sia opposes any move to relocate Palestinians to Somaliland, says PM
MBPP reviewing suitability of pet-friendly mall

Others Also Read