Office workers are seen wearing masks along Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur March 16 2020. — Picture by Choo Choy MayKUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — The Malaysian Employer Federation today welcomed the decision by the government to allow private companies to operate at full capacity in conditional movement control order areas starting tomorrow.
“The decision to remove the 30 per cent limitation for management staff to work in office is a positive step and we hope that the situation would soon be able to return to business as usual,” he said. Syed Hussain also urges employers to be strict and mindful of the established standard operating procedures put forth by the government as a means to stop the spread of Covid-19.
“It is in the interest of employers that effective policies and safeguards be put in place, such as theTheprogramme aims to create safe environments or “safe work bubble” which isolates close contacts among workers at their accommodation, workplace as well as workers’ vehicles, he explained as he urged employers to take full advantage of such an initiative.