KUALA LUMPUR (April 6): Heineken Malaysia Berhad has received approval from the government for the brewer to resume limited operations with a minimal number of essential workers during the Government’s Movement Control Order (MCO).

Heineken on March 24 said it had suspended the operations of its brewery in Petaling Jaya in line with the MCO and that its employees were working from home until March 31.

In a statement last night, Heineken said it will ensure full compliance with the Government’s requirements and guidelines during the MCO period.

“Our first priority remains the health, safety and wellbeing of the people.

“Only very essential staff (less than 10% of our workforce) will be involved in ensuring continuous and uninterrupted supply of our products in the market. All our other non-essential workers will continue to operate from home,” it said.

Heineken said temperature screening, social distancing, segregation of workforce into batches, sanitisation of the workplace and common areas and wearing of face masks will be mandatory for all its workers particularly for those who have to carry out the essential works.

“We have an obligation to ensure continuous supply of our products, maintain the employment of our people and to contribute positively to the economic recovery of our nation,” said Heineken.

Last Friday, Heineken closed 1.03% or 22 sen lower at RM21.18.

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