Malaysian waste management took another twist this week when Alam Flora terminated 40 of its garbage collectors. These 40 contractors have 2000 odd workers under their payroll. The 40 solid waste and cleaning contractors operates under the jurisdiction of MBPJ.
At a time of economic uncertainty, the termination of the contract is like death warrants to the workers. These workers may not have the right education to find other suitable jobs. Even if there are other jobs available, do these workers will get the priority?
Perhaps the relevant authority has its own reason. However, the livelihood of the workers needs to be the priority. We have the option of merging these 40 contractors into a consortium. The existing workers from the existing contractors can be absorbed into this new entity. The new entity with better financial resources is at a good position to offer a better service.
However, whatever the solution, it boils down to the sincerity of the relevant parties to solve the issue. If any agenda hidden somewhere along the plot, it is a mockery to the ‘welfare state’ tagline.
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