Employers slapped with compounds of RM1.49m for SOP violations

The Human Resource Ministry has issued 159 compounds amounting to RM1.49 million against employers for flouting regulations during Phase 1 of movement control under the National Recovery Plan from June 16 until yesterday.

Deputy minister Awang Hashim (above) said the compound notices were issued for various offences, including failure to ensure the safety, health and welfare of employees at the workplace...