K’tan workers have more rights than 'high-income' Sarawak – group

S VinothaaPublished: Jul 7, 2023 1:27 PM | Updated: Jul 7, 2023 2:17 PM

A coalition of 60 labour unions renewed calls for the Sarawak government to bring the labour protections in the state on par with those enjoyed by workers in Peninsula Malaysia.

The latest call came after a World Bank economist said the state has crossed the threshold to become a “high-income state”, alongside Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Penang...

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