1. WHAT ARE THE LAWS GOVERNING EMPLOYMENT IN MALAYSIA ?

2. The principal legislation governing the labor market and employment relationship in Malaysia is the Employment Act 1955. However, the application of these rules to Sarawak and Sabah references made under the Act shall be substituted by references to the Sarawak Labor Ordinance (Cap. 76) and Sabah Labor Ordinance (Cap. 67) or other written laws in force in Sarawak or Sabah

3. Some other legal regulations include : Pensions Act 1980 For the administration of pensions, gratuities and other benefits for officers in the public service and their dependants. Employees Social Security Act 1969 (ESSA) For social security protection to all employees and their dependants as well as the employers. This Acts is administered by the Social Security Organization (SOCSO)or Pertubuhan Keselamatan Social (PERKESO), Malaysia.

4. Some other legal regulations include :(cont.) Employees Provident Fund Act 1951 For the provision of financial security to its members particularly after retirement, through a compulsory savings scheme. This Act is administered by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) or Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP), Malaysia.Employees Provident Fund (EPF)Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP)

5. Some other legal regulations include : (cont.) Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (OSHA) For the safety, welfare and health of persons of workplaces or in the operation of high risk machinery against risks to safety or health. This Act is administered by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health or Jabatan Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan, Malaysia. Department of Occupational Safety and HealthJabatan Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan

6. Some other legal regulations include :(cont.) Private Employment Agencies Act 1981 This Act is administered by the Manpower Department, Ministry of Human Resources or Jabatan Tenaga Rakyat, Kementerian Sumber Manusia, Malaysia. Manpower Department, Ministry of Human ResourcesJabatan Tenaga Rakyat, Kementerian Sumber Manusia, Malaysia

7. Some other legal regulations include :(cont.) Human Resources Development Act 1992 This Act is administered by the Human Resources Development Council or Majlis Pembangunan Sumber Manusia, Malaysia. Human Resources Development CouncilMajlis Pembangunan Sumber Manusia

8. Some other legal regulations include :(cont.) Factories and Machinery Act 1967 This Act is administered by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health or Jabatan Keselamatan Dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan, Malaysia. Department of Occupational Safety and HealthJabatan Keselamatan Dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan

9. Some other legal regulations include : (cont.) Petroleum (Safety Measure) Act 1984 This Act is administered by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health or Jabatan Keselamatan Dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan, Malaysia Department of Occupational Safety and HealthJabatan Keselamatan Dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan Trade Unions Act 1959 This Act is administered by the Trade Union Affairs Department or Jabatan Hal Ehwal Kesatuan Sekerja, Malaysia.

10. Some other legal regulations include : (cont.) Workmen's Compensation Act 1952 For compensation to foreign workers injured in the course of their employment and to worker's dependents in the event of fatal accident. This Act is administered by the Department of Labour or Jabatan Buruh - Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak.Department of Labour Jabatan BuruhPeninsular Malaysia SabahSarawak

11. Some other legal regulations include : (cont.) Industrial Relations Act 1967 An Act which governs the relationship between employers and workmen or employees and their trade unions and generally deal with trade disputes. This Act is administered by the Industrial Relations Department or Jabatan Perhubungan Perusahaan, Malaysia. Industrial Relations Department Jabatan Perhubungan Perusahaan

12. Some other legal regulations include : (cont.) Wages Council Act 1947 This Act is administered by the Department of Labour or Jabatan Buruh - Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak. Department of LabourJabatan BuruhPeninsular MalaysiaSabahSarawak

13. Some other legal regulations include : (cont.) Employment Information Act 1953 This Act provides the Department of Labour with power to obtain and collect information and data on employment, terms and conditions relating to an employment, from any industries in the private sector. This Act is administered by the Department of Labour or Jabatan Buruh - Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak. Department of LabourJabatan BuruhPeninsular MalaysiaSabah Sarawak

14. Some other legal regulations include : (cont.) Employment (Restriction) Act 1968 This Act is administered by the Department of Labour or Jabatan Buruh Peninsular Malaysia Department of LabourJabatan Buruh Peninsular Malaysia Worker's Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 1990 This Act is administered by the Department of Labour or Jabatan Buruh Peninsular Malaysia Department of LabourJabatan Buruh Peninsular Malaysia

15. Some other legal regulations include : (cont.) Weekly Holidays Act 1950 This Act is administered by the Department of Labour or Jabatan Buruh Peninsular Malaysia. Department of LabourJabatan Buruh Peninsular Malaysia

16. Some other legal regulations include : (cont.) Children and Young Persons (Employment) Act 1966 This Act is administered by the Department of Labour or Jabatan Buruh Peninsular Malaysia. Department of LabourJabatan Buruh Peninsular Malaysia