Singapore to foot Malaysian workers’ accommodation bill
Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob says Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to set up two joint committees to tackle the coronavirus crisis. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, March 20, 2020.
SINGAPORE will fund accommodation for Malaysian workers in the republic for the next two weeks, said Ismail Sabri Yaakob.Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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