Bosses must follow new housing standards for workers, minister says

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Human Resources Minister M Saravanan (in white) and senior minister Fadillah Yusof (in blue) inspecting workers’ sleeping and bathing quarters during a visit to a workers’ hostel in Bangsar South.KUALA LUMPUR: Human Resources Minister M Saravanan today reminded employers that the government will not hesitate to take action against those who fail to comply with the amendments to the Workers’ Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 1990 (Act 446). Amendments to the act came into force on June 1, mandating a minimum space requirement for workers’ accommodation, basic facilities as well as safety and hygiene standards. While the government has given employers a grace period till Aug 31, several employer groups and stakeholders from the construction sector have voiced concern about their ability to comply with the amendments, especially due to the economic downturn and Covid-1…