Penang is tightening its guidelines on employee lodging. Beginning January 1 subsequent yr, the state authorities will cease accepting any new functions for Short-term Labour Quarters (TLQ). The main target will now shift towards serving to current operators transition to Centralised Labour Quarters (CLQ), which observe stricter requirements set within the 2022 tips.
State government councillor Jason H’ng Mooi Lye informed the state meeting that native authorities will probably be working intently with present TLQ operators to make sure they meet the up to date necessities. The concept is to maneuver away from non permanent setups and push for correct, purpose-built lodging which are safer, extra organised, and higher for surrounding communities.
He additionally shared that the 2022 tips are presently being reviewed by PLANMalaysia. One of many choices being mentioned is permitting mild and medium industrial zones to construct their very own CLQs inside their premises particularly for his or her staff. TLQs working in business areas may additionally be allowed to transform into CLQs, relying on feasibility.
However there’s one clear line: no CLQs will probably be allowed in residential zones. This implies any TLQs presently positioned in housing areas should transfer out as soon as their permits expire — and absolutely the ultimate deadline is December 31, 2027.
For context, the rules for non permanent labour quarters solely got here into impact on January 1, 2024. All TLQ approvals are non permanent and legitimate for a most of three years. These guidelines are supposed to act as a short-term repair to handle considerations about employee housing circumstances and the influence of overseas employee placements inside native neighbourhoods.
H’ng stated the larger objective is to make sure higher residing circumstances for staff whereas defending the well-being and luxury of native residents. As a part of the rule assessment, the state can be discussing technical issues like plot ratios, constructing capability, required services, and the planning permission course of.
As of now, Penang has a rising variety of CLQ initiatives. Below the Penang Island Metropolis Council (MBPP), there are three operational CLQs and one other one with authorized planning permission. Over on the mainland below MBSP, there are three operational CLQs, seven below development, and 9 extra which have already acquired planning permission.
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