It is mandatory for all local & foreign contractors to register with the CIDB since 1995 before undertaking construction works in Malaysia. In short, what is CIDB? CIDB stand for Construction Industry Development Board which is introduced to develop capacity and capability of the construction industry by improving the quality and productivity with emphasis on professionalism, innovation and …
Under Section 15 (4) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 (Act 155) , you can be fined not less than RM10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both if staying in Malaysia beyond the period allowed. Hence, you should renew working visa at 3 months before expiry. Here’s what you should do. Check the balance of passport …
If you’re an employer of foreign workers (excluding domestic helpers), insurance guarantee (IG) is compulsory to be taken by employer as a security deposit under Regulation 21 of the Immigration Regulations. In case, foreign worker is required by the authorities to be sent back to his origin country. And the minimum duration of cover set by the …
Akta Standard Minimum Perumahan, Penginapan Dan Kemudahan Pekerja 1990 (Akta 446) has been fully enforced since 1st Sept 2020. Is your hostel eligible? If not, you can be penalized for maximum RM50,000 or imprisoned for maximum 1 year. Click here for the related news by JTKSM when they inspected a hostel from glove manufacturer. Furthermore, the failure …
Under Part II, Section 7 of the Income Tax Act 1967, Malaysia government consider an individual as tax resident regardless of nationality. Generally, employer will notify JTKSM (Ministry of Human Resources) upon arrival of new foreign workers. However, many of them ignore the importance of notifying LHDN (Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia). Here’s what you …
In Malaysia , employer must keep employment contracts for at least 6 years if employee resigned or dismissed based on employment act 1955. So, make sure all the relevant documents are kept accordingly when you dismiss a employee. To write a compliance employment contract, here are the important notes you should know. Employment contract in Malaysia …
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Employer who does not dismiss an employee in right ways may cause himself to pay a large settlement sum to a disgruntled dismissed employee. For example, ex-Petronas employee awarded RM 1.13 m for wrongful dismissal. Having a fair and proper process to dismissal will help you to reduce legal costs and reduce employee turnover. So, it is …
First and foremost, you should aware that RM1,200 minimum wage has been gazetted and it payable to an employee who works within the 16 city councils and 40 municipal councils will be RM5.77 an hour or RM1,200 monthly from 1st Feb 2020. Click here for the news. So, what should you know to calculate overtime pay in Malaysia? Normal …
How many immigrant in Malaysia? As of 2019, immigrants in Malaysia amounted to approximately 3.43 million. Malaysia, one of the biggest economies in Southeast Asia, is an attractive destination for workers from neighboring countries seeking better wages and employment. However, only 2/3 of the immigrants are staying in Malaysia legally and the others are either …
As a responsible employer, its important to reduce injury and illness at work. Therefore, staying healthy and safe at work is important. Besides that, a safe workplace will help you to recruit worker faster and earn goodwill. Or you can be fined up to RM50,000 or imprisoned not more than 2 years if workplace is …
