The current movement control order (MCO) that was supposed to end on February 18 has been extended for another two weeks

According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM), the number is the highest since 1993 when the unemployment rate was reported to be at 4.1%. 

The Ministry of Federal Territories will make it mandatory for all employers to produce information about accommodation for foreign workers to be hired.

The Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) had launched a new e-learning hub called e-LATiH.

An ex-manager for a government agency was awarded over RM800,000 after the Industrial Court found the agency guilty of unfair dismissal.

Social distancing is necessary, but it has psychological effects such as feelings of fatigue, isolation, and loneliness.

The employers also cannot ask the employees to pay for the screenings themselves. 

The minister said that employers could check the GKP approval status through the GKP website.

PSU 3.0, managed under the Social Security Organization (SOCSO), is a financial aid given to employers for local employees earning RM4,000 and below.

Employers that fail to conduct screening tests on their foreign employees for COVID-19 by Feb 28 will not be able to renew their temporary working permits (PLKS).