Pakistani worker suicide - Labour Dept blacklists employer

The Labour Department has completed the investigation into the case of a worker from Pakistan who committed suicide after his employer reportedly did not pay his salary for several months.

Human Resources Minister M Saravanan told Malaysiakini that the company involved is now prohibited from hiring migrant workers.

“The police are continuing (to investigate) the case, while the Labour Department has helped to ensure the company pays the due wages and goodwill money to the family...