Covid-19 measures taking a toll on Malaysian workers in Singapore

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The hairstylist volunteered to take two weeks of unpaid leave in late March when his employer needed to reduce the staff strength to abide by safe distancing measures. Then, just a few days after returning to work, the 27-year-old Malaysian was put on unpaid leave again...

Other businesses affected by the new restrictions include standalone outlets selling mainly beverages, packaged snacks and confectioneries, opticians and pet shops.

They had to either remain in Malaysia and risk getting fired or find accommodation here on their own or with their employers' help. With the help of donors and Maybank, Masis, which has 500 members, has housed about 50 workers in hostels, hotels and serviced apartments. Though they were paid their basic salaries after their respective gyms closed on April 7, they lost out on earning commission.

A spokesman for barbershop chain QB House said its staff will be getting their salaries, and only a"small number" of its Malaysian workers needed its assistance for accommodation.

 

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