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COVID: 47 factories in Penang temporarily closed from Jan-March 2021
A total of 47 factories in Penang have been ordered to close temporarily in the first three months of this year due to COVID-19.
Sun Apr 04 2021
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Penang hopes MITI will expedite implementation of Safe@Work
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said this was because COVID-19 infections involving the manufacturing sector has recorded the highest number of clusters.
Sun Mar 21 2021
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Safe@Work initiative enables close contact workers to continue working
Mohamed Azmin says the initiative will help to prevent disruption of company operations and reduce the adverse impact on productivity.
Thu Mar 18 2021
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Govt introduces additional tax deductions under PEMERKASA
Muhyiddin said voluntary registration for the Safe@Work initiative would start on April 1.
Wed Mar 17 2021
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Construction industry leaders need to prepare for new normal - Fadillah
All construction industry leaders have been urged to be prepared to implement projects in accordance with the new normal during the RMCO period.
Wed Jun 17 2020
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27 deaths caused by electricity-linked accidents last year -TNB
TNB general manager (transmission planning, transmission division) Abdul Rahim Omar said some of the main causes was installment and maintenance that did not meet safe work procedures.
Sun Apr 12 2015