SHAH ALAM — The Selangor state government is expected to receive detailed information tomorrow regarding the fate of approximately 400 workers affected by the closure of the television production plant by Panasonic AVC Networks Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PAVCKM) here.

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said that the measure would enable appropriate forms of intervention to be implemented through the cooperation of the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) and the Selangor Labour Department (JTK).

“We will obtain that information from Perkeso and Selangor JTK to see how interventions can be made, including channelling them to manufacturing plants or other sectors, as well as providing entrepreneurship training if needed.

“Additionally, the Selangor JobCare Carnival Tour platform will be utilised to offer new job opportunities to this group, while the JTK will continue to maintain close contact to address the welfare of those affected,” he said at a press conference at the Silver Jubilee Hall, Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Building (SSAAS) here today.

He said that the restructuring move by the company would see television production halted starting in September, followed by the production of Technics-branded Hi-Fi audio products at the end of February next year.

Commenting further, Amirudin emphasised that his party is committed to ensuring that every worker receives fair career transition support, including helping to stabilise the local labour market and reducing the social impact on the affected workers.

He said the comprehensive initiative is expected to help stabilise the local labour market while reducing the social impact on the workers involved.