Panasonic firm confirms Johor closure, 880 staff affected

Panasonic AVC Networks Johor Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PAVCJM) has confirmed the discontinuation of two production lines in its plant in Pasir Gudang, Johor, impacting 880 workers.

This comes after Malaysiakini's report last week of manufacturing line closures at three companies under the Panasonic group in Malaysia, including the public-listed Panasonic Manufacturing Malaysia Bhd (PMMA).

The PAVCJM confirmation brings...