Contractors risk suspension for mistreating employees - report

Published: May 27, 2020 2:41 AM | Updated: May 27, 2020 4:42 AM

CORONAVIRUS | Construction companies that fail to provide proper living quarters for their workers as required by law would face strong action, says Works Minister Fadillah Yusof.

The minister stated, as reported by an English daily, that contractors who do not adhere to requirements under the Workers' Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act can be suspended or even...

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