Malaysia

Completely close cluster-causing factories, says Melaka exco

Datuk Ismail Othman says move will allow workers to be screened for Covid-19, quarantined if tested positive

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 11 Jul 2021 6:05PM

Completely close cluster-causing factories, says Melaka exco
A Melaka executive councillor has recommended the state government to shut all factories that have contributed to Covid-19 cases and clusters. – Bernama pic, July 11, 2021

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

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