How many workers have been laid off or offered pay cuts due to the ECRL suspension?

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ECRL Suspension Leads to Workforce Reductions and Pay Cuts

The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project's main contractor, China Communications Construction (ECRL) Sdn Bhd (CCC-ECRL), has implemented workforce reductions and pay adjustments following the project's suspension. This includes layoffs and offers of pay cuts and non-pay leave to remaining staff, with a focus on retaining local personnel for site security.
Significant Layoffs Have Occurred

Since the suspension of the ECRL project on July 3, nearly half of the approximately 2,000 workers have been laid off. These retrenchments have primarily affected workers from non-critical departments.
Pay Adjustments Offered to Remaining Staff

In addition to layoffs, CCC-ECRL has extended offers of reduced pay and unpaid leave to other members of its workforce. The specific number of employees who have accepted these offers for pay reduction or non-pay leave has not been detailed.
Local Workforce Retention for Site Security

As directed by the asset owner, Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL), CCC-ECRL has maintained a substantial number of local employees. Their role is to ensure the security of the project's work sites during the suspension period.

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