ALOR GAJAH – Factories that have triggered Covid-19 clusters and contributed to the surge in cases in the state must be shut down completely.
However, Melaka exco Datuk Ismail Othman said the complete closure is only a temporary measure, and will allow all workers to undergo Covid-19 screening, or quarantine if they tested positive.
He said he will recommend this to the state government, as drastic action must be taken after three clusters were linked to a factory in Batu Berendam.
“There is no point in imposing a partial shutdown while other sections continue to operate when Covid-19 cases have been detected among employees, especially foreign workers,” he told reporters when met at Kuala Linggi here today. – Bernama, July 11, 2021
