Treat foreign workers better, the world is watching us, says HR Minister to employers

Human Resources Minister V. Sivakumar (second from right) at the special operation for the enforcement of the Workers’ Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 1990 (Act 446), at three wood and rubber products factories on Jalan Kapar, Meru on Wednesday (Jan 25).

KLANG:: The Human Resources Ministry has issued a warning to employers nationwide to ensure that the accommodation of foreign workers is always comfortable, and not like a buffalo or cattle pen.

Minister V. Sivakumar said the conditions of foreign workers’ accommodation which are not in compliance with the stipulated conditions will endanger workers, particularly in the event of the Covid-19 pandemic and unwanted disasters.