Sabah opens first One Stop Labour Centre
Published on: Mon, Aug 04, 2025
By: Sisca Humphrey Text Size: Sim and others officiate the centre. Kota Kinabalu: Sabah's first One Stop Labour Centre has been launched on Monday to streamline access to employment and labour-related services. Located at Sutera Avenue, the centre was officiated by Human Resources Minister Steven Sim and brings together 14 key agencies under one roof. These include the Department of Labour, Department of Industrial Relations, Department of Skills Development, Socso, Niosh, and HRD Corp. Steven said the centre is part of the ministry's No Wrong Door Policy, aiming to simplify public access to services and reduce the need for multiple office visits. He added that Sabah's pilot model will help shape the future expansion of such centres nationwide, alongside ongoing reforms in levy processing and training support. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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