Compliance with Act 446 important to ensure workers are protected - Fadillah
In a statement, Fadillah said compliance with the Act would also aid the government's efforts to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri Mar 12 2021
Two Kuala Terengganu workers' accommodations fail to comply with Act 446
Two construction site workers' accommodations at two different locations here which house 299 workers are found to have not possessed accommodation certificates from the Labour Department (JTK).
Mon Feb 15 2021
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
No more compromise with employers violating ACT 466 - Labour Department
JTK will no longer compromise with employers who fail to comply with the Workers' Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 2019.
Thu Nov 26 2020
Enforcement of Act 446 crucial to ensuring country free of forced labour, human trafficking - Saravanan
The continuous enforcement of the Workers Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 1990 (Act 446) is crucial to ensuring efforts to eradicate elements of forced labour and human trafficking.
Sun Nov 15 2020
ACT 446: Government adopts educational approach until December
Datuk Seri M. Saravanan said errant employers would not be fined during this period as well since the enforcement of the act is still in its early stages.
Tue Sep 08 2020
Act 446 implementation should not be delayed - Saravanan
Saravanan says the act which came into force on Sept 1 was not implemented in haste and the decision to implement it was made last year before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tue Sep 08 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
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Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
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Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
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Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
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Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
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Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
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Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
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Sat Nov 23 2024