The Workers' Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities 2019 Bill was tabled by Human Resource Minister M. Kulasegaran in Parliament Thursday, which will also see increased fines against errant employers.The move to table the amendments is in compliance with international standards for developing countries with regard to workers' accommodation in line with the International Labour Organisation.
Among the key amendments include increasing penalties from the current maximum fines of RM1,000 and RM2,000 to a maximum fine of RM50,000. At the same time, the Bill seeks to compel an employer to provide a nursery for its workers if employees collectively have at least five dependants under the age of four living with them.
Under the amendments, employers must provide accommodation that is in compliance with the minimum standard under the Act or regulations imposed.
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