CORONAVIRUS | Employers such as the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) and the Real Estates and Housing Developers Association's Penang branch have been advised to ensure that the safety and welfare of their workers, including migrants, are well-taken care of.

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said FMM has provided feedback that its migrant workers have been instructed to strictly comply with the movement control order (MCO).

He said these workers have been told to adopt public health measures such as social distancing and for those who are involved in factory operations of essential services, face masks and hand sanitisers would be prepared for them...