KUALA LUMPUR: Top Glove has confirmed the death of a Nepalese employee due to Covid-19.
In a statement, Top Glove said Yamnarayan Chaudhary Tharu, 29, died on Saturday (Dec 12) at the Sungai Buloh Hospital.
"Tharu died as a result of Covid-19 pneumonia with lung fibrosis. Tharu had worked at Top Glove's manufacturing facility in Meru, Klang for over two years.
"Top Glove offers its deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Tharu.
"We are working with the authorities for Tharu's burial arrangements.
"Additionally, a compassionate payment shall be made to the next-of-kin to ease the financial burden of his family," said Top Glove.