Some 20 Bernama TV (BTV) staff have opted to take emergency leave as they can no longer afford to go to work: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/282614
Many have not turned up at the office since Monday as the last time they were paid was on Oct 20.
"I only have money to support my wife and child, and for necessities. I have no (cash) to travel to work," one staff told Malaysiakini on the condition of anonymity
Those affected include journalists, assistant producers, and studio crew.
Sources said that no exact date has been given as to when the salaries would be paid.
"First they promised us this week, then we hear that it is next week," lamented one of them.
Contacted later, Bernama editor-in-chief Zulkefli Salleh conceded there was a delay, but said that salaries would be paid soon.
