Recent news
Latest items of recent news relevant to Malaysia as reported in our fortnightly newswire ‘Dernières nouvelles’.
Malaysia: Tightening restrictions on forced labour
Not only is the Malaysian government increasing enforcement under its ‘National Action Plan on Forced Labour‘ and sectoral initiatives such as the ‘Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil Certification Scheme’ – but also an increasing number of countries around the World are applying pressure through their own supply chain measures …
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Malaysia: All wage payments must be made via bank accounts
Employers are reminded that according to Section 25 and 25(A) of the Employment Act 1995, any payment of wages in cash or cheque may only be undertaken at the request of an employee and paid directly into their accounts by their employers …
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Malaysia: Median monthly wages of formal sector employees in Q1 2023
The national median monthly wages stood at RM2,600 (US$560) for the country’s 6 …
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Malaysia: Amnesty for unregistered employers in Sabah
Companies operating in the semi-autonomous state of Sabah must register their existence with the Labour Department (JTK) within 90 days of opening operations, or face a substantial fine …
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Malaysia: Strong reaction against mandatory wage increases
The Malaysian Employers’ Federation (MEF) has voiced its strong concerns to the government after learning the “progressive wage model” initiative is to be launched without consultation through existing tripartite committees …
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Malaysia: Fragile unity reflected in work permit rules
Ever since the formation of Malaysia in 1963 the eastern regions of Sabah (formerly Northern Borneo) and Sarawak have enjoyed a certain amount of autonomy and exhibited much evident rivalry …
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Malaysia: Flexitime element in the impending revision of the Employment Act is not mandatory
Human Resources Minister, V Sivakumar, has recently confirmed during an interview published in the independent, bilingual news online portal ‘Free Malaysia Today’ that the introduction of flexible working will not become obligatory …
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Malaysia: Autogate facilities open for long-term flight pass holders
Two Malaysian airports – Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) 1 and KLIA 2 – have recently opened automated entry and exit systems to assist foreign nationals who are regular travellers …
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Malaysia: High Court’s grounds of judgment (TRSB v KPHDN)
Taxpayer was subject to a penalty even though they overpaid their annual income tax …
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Malaysia: Amendments to the Employment Act to be effective as of 1 January 2023
Employment Act 1955 (EA) extended to all employees …
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Malaysia: Launch of new digital nomad visa
The “DE Rantau Nomad Pass” has been specifically designed for technically qualified foreigners who wish to work for overseas organisations on a remote basis …
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Malaysia: Postponing major amendments to Employment Act
The planned amendments to the Employment Act 1955 that were due to come into force on 1st September 2022 have been postponed until 1st January 2023 …
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Malaysia: Implementation of amended Employment Act 1955 deferred to 1st January 2023
The Minister of Human Resources has announced a delay to the implementation date of the amendments to the Malaysian Employment Act (EA) – from 1st September 2022 to 1st January 2023 …
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Malaysia: Take RM1,500 minimum wage seriously, PM tells employers
Ministry of Human Resources issues reminder to employers about Minimum Wage …
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Malaysia: Major changes to the Employment Act to be enforced on 1 September 2022
Employment (Amendment) Act 2022 will come into force on 1st September 2022 …
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