745 investigation papers opened against employers for flouting Act 446

BernamaPublished: Jun 11, 2021 11:28 AM

A total of 745 investigation papers were opened against employers who committed various offences under the Workers' Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 1990 (Act 446) between February and Tuesday, said Deputy Human Resource Minister Awang Hashim.

He said of this number, some had been fined and issued compounds totalling over RM3.4 million following inspections on 106,824 units of workers’ accommodation and 19,149 employers nationwide by the Department of Labour Peninsular Malaysia (JTKSM)...

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