The Peninsular Malaysia Labour Department (PMLD) opened 1,701 investigation papers against 444 employers inspected during the integrated operations conducted last year.

PMLD director-general Kamal Pardi said this involved various offences under the Employment Act 1955, the Employees’ Minimum Standards of Housing, Accommodations and Amenities Act 1990, as well as Minimum Wage Order under the National Wages Consultative Council Act 2011.