Malaysia is both exotic and magical, and we want to ensure that
the management of your global workforce in Malaysia is in
compliance with all employment and labor laws. The key
statutory authorities governing employment and labor law in
Malaysia include Employment Act of 1955 ("Employment
Act") in peninsular Malaysia and territory of Labuan, the
Industrial Relations Act of 1967, Labor Ordinances (in Sabah and
Sarawak areas), Workmen's Compensation Act of 1952, Trade
Unions Act of 1959, Employees' Social Security Act of 1969, the
Factories and Machinery Act of 1967, and the Occupational Safety
and Health Act of 1994. Please be mindful that several
amendments to Malaysia's Employment Act came into operation and
effect on April 1, 2012. We will discuss general Malaysian
employment laws, best business practice for managing your workforce
in Malaysia, and key changes in 2012 to the Employment Act.
