The Malaysian economy is highly in reliance on foreign workers, an in-depth analysis of the Malaysian economy places an identification that the Malaysian economy gradual improvement encompasses the development of the manufacturing industry. However, in several events, it is evident that there are workers in Malaysia who do not prefer working in the manufacturing sector, which leaves factories with no choice of hiring individuals that perhaps are much keen on working with manufacturers. For instance, the manufacturing industry performed recruitment with foreign workers from countries such as Indonesia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar and more.
The workers from the mentioned countries have put in an immense amount of effort to uplift the Malaysian manufacturing sector. Therefore, as a responsible employers,
Malaysian factories that hire foreign workers are bound to provide the best environment for their workers. A logical composition on the basic humanity of providing the best for people.
Considering the current Covid 19 situation the government of Malaysia had layout the best plans for workers in conjunction to avoid the massive spreading of the Covid 19 virus. The first thing that had been implemented was the Act 446. The Act 446 was constituted upon the massive alarming rate of Covid 19 cases among foreign workers. The authorities claimed to all
agency in Malaysia for foreign workers must abide by the Act 446 in ensuring that all
workers hostel complies. The Act 446 proclaims that all workers deserve a safe and comfortable living environment, and each unit has a quota on the number of occupants that are allowed to reside in it. Employers who fail to do so are to be penalized with a sum of a compound that has been set by the rightful authority.
Upon that, what is regarded as important is that a hostel facilitator shall ensure that the hostels are situated in the right location which encompasses all the needed facilities namely; hospitals, restaurants, grocery stores, banks and more. It is extremely vital to provide the best, especially considering that this is their first time in an unknown country and needed to adapt to the living culture of a certain community without being able to converse in the common Malaysian language. Therefore, it is important to assist them with the best.
Last but not least, having to ensure that the worker’s hostel is indeed equipped with all necessary and basic amenities. Manpower agency must ensure that the worker’s hostel consists of basic necessities. Basic needs, such as stove, wardrobe, bed, mattresses, pillows and more. Having to equip with all the above-mentioned factors enables a good environment.
