An Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) was enforced at the dormitories and in surrounding areas in Klang town, about 40 kilometers west of capital
The decision taken by the
"The EMCO will allow the
The world's largest manufacturer of rubber gloves said on Monday it was seeking clarification on the implementation of the EMCO, and on Tuesday its shares slumped.
"We will continue to work closely with the relevant authorities, to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees towards flattening the curve and containing the situation," it said in a statement.
"Disinfection exercises at our premises and accommodation are also conducted regularly, with all the necessary precautionary measures strictly in place," it added.
On
But last Thursday, the company said it had set up isolation houses for employees under quarantine, with strict movement monitoring, as well as the disinfection of factories and hostels and other employee accommodations three times a day, among other measures.
Dormitories, mostly used by migrant workers and often cramped and overcrowded, have also been COVID-19 outbreak hotspots in neighboring
COVID-19 cases from the
The Southeast Asian country, where some of the rubber industry's leading companies are based, expects to export 225 billion rubber gloves this year, representing 65 percent of the global demand, according to data from the
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