Bosses to be given more time to fulfil housing condition


PUTRAJAYA: Employers in several sectors will be given some time to comply with the law to provide suitable housing for their foreign workers, says Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.

He said discussions had been held with several associations representing various sectors on their progress in complying with the Workers’ Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 1990 or Act 446.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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