Only 50% compliance with minimum standards for workers' housing and amenities, says Labour Dept

KULIM: The Peninsular Malaysia Labour Department has found that only 50% of employers are complying with the Workers’ Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities (Amendment) Act 2019 (Act 446).

Deputy director-general (operation) Mohd Asri Abd Wahab said employers who had not done so need to improve their workers’ welfare in terms of health, hygiene, and safety of accommodation.