Foreign workers' accomodation must be comfortable, employers told
KSM has issued a warning to employers nationwide to ensure that the accommodation of foreign workers is always comfortable, and not like a buffalo or cattle pen.
Wed Jan 25 2023
Malaysia's Top Glove says has resolved overcrowding at staff dormitories
Top Glove said it had implemented remedial actions, including moving employees to other accommodation facilities.
Sun Feb 21 2021
MOTAC, JTKSM to implement workers temporary accommodation initiative
MOTAC said the decision was reached during a special session of the National Security Council (MKN) on COVID-19 management on Jan 26.
Sat Feb 06 2021
Malaysia to charge second glove maker over poor worker accommodation
It had found facilities that do not meet the minimum standard specifications" and the employer did not have a proper certificate of accommodation.
Mon Dec 28 2020
Ministry tells employers to apply for certificate of accommodation
The enforcement is under the Workers' Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 1990 (Act 446).
Thu Dec 24 2020
Half of Singapore's migrant workers in dormitories have had COVID-19
This indicates that the virus spread much more widely among those living in these accommodations than the official case tally shows.
Tue Dec 15 2020
300k Lebanese refuse to leave damaged homes after blast
There are an estimated 300,000 residents who have been displaced in Beirut as a result of the massive blast, but most refused to leave their homes.
Sat Aug 08 2020
Employers need to play bigger role in handling COVID-19 among workers
Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the causes of the spread of infectious diseases include workplace, accomodation and personal hygiene.
Wed Jun 03 2020
Act 446 (Amendment) to be enforced on June 1
The government will give a three-month postponement until Aug 31, 2020 to give employers the opportunity to prepare accordingly.
Wed May 27 2020
Flood in Batu Pahat continues to improve
The flood continues to improve when only 301 victims from 84 families are still in the three relief centres as at 9 am today.
Fri Dec 11 2015
KL ranked No.14 in affordable accommodation
Kuala Lumpur is listed as worlds 15 most affordable cities in the world for hotel and lodging rental website, Airbnb.
Wed Dec 10 2014
Haj fee remains at RM9,980
Government and Lembaga Tabung Haji had agreed to maintain the RM9,980 rate as a special gift to the pilgrims even though costs, particularly for accomodation and transport, had risen.
Sat Feb 02 2013