Sarawak Energy investigates report its sub-contractors hired illegal workers

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy has launched an investigation into the report that one of its sub-contractors working on a sub-station Project in Miri was found to have employed foreign workers without valid work permits recently.
"We wish to reiterate that we strongly condemn the hiring of illegal workers by any contractor or sub-contractor, and will not hesitate to take strong action if necessary," it said in a statement here today.
Following the discovery, Sarawak Energy through the statement stressed its stand that only workers with valid documents could enter their work sites, and it would continue to work closely with the contractors to ensure that this requirement was strictly complied with.
It said the company's Contract and Procurement Policy requires all contractors to comply with the laws and regulations of the state and country, including ensuring all foreign workers had valid work permits.
"The details of Labour Engagement and Work Permit requirements have been addressed and specified in the Contract Document between Sarawak Energy and the respective contractors. The main contractor will in turn cascade and apply the same requirement to their sub-contractors," it said. — Bernama