Thursday, 24 Dec 2020 02:46 PM MYT
BY YISWAREE PALANSAMY AND SHAHRIN AIZAT NOORSHAHRIZAM
A general view of workers’ quarters within the premises of a glove manufacturer in Klang which was raided by authorities earlier today. Picture by Yusot Mat Isa
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KLANG, Dec 24 Another glove producer is at risk of being shut down temporarily over its non-compliance with Covid-19 rules, in relation to its workers’ dormitory here.
The Klang district health office said it has already uncovered several violations and is investigating other concerns before deciding whether to shut the factory completely or just the dormitory within its premises.
Squalid quarters: Saravanan (in dark mask) inspecting the living condition at the factory.
PETALING JAYA: A glove-manufacturing company in Kajang, Selangor, has been ordered to shut for seven days for failure to comply with Covid-19 preventative measures.
According to the closure order, the factory has been ordered to shut between Dec 24 and 30 as a move to help curb the spread of Covid-19 infections.
In a joint operation by the authorities, which was participated by Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan, at the factory, the owner was found to have violated several laws after its workers were placed in two blocks of shipping containers.
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