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Tough penalties for bosses who fail to test foreign workers from Jan 1

Under Act 342, action will be taken against employers who don’t bring their workers to be tested for Covid-19 once the rule comes into effect.

KUALA LUMPUR: Employers who fail to bring their foreign workers for Covid-19 testing will be issued penalties, said Senior Minister for Security Ismail Sabri Yaakob today.

Speaking at a press conference, Ismail said the rule will come into effect on Jan 1, under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1998 (Act 342).

He said strict action will also be taken against employers who fail to provide conducive living quarters for their employees.

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