14-05-2025
Sabah launches major labour reform with new tripartite convention
Sabah launches major labour reform with new tripartite convention
KOTA KINABALU:
Sabah marked a milestone in labour reform with the launch of the Sabah Tripartite Labour Convention 2025, officiated by State Federal Secretary Datuk Seri Rosli Isa here on Wednesday.
Rosli said the convention highlights the enforcement of the amended Sabah Labour Ordinance 2025, effective May 1, offering workers protections on par with the peninsula.
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Key changes include universal worker coverage, 98 days of maternity leave, seven days of paternity leave, and a reduced 45-hour work week.
The event also saw the launch of the eNores system for managing non-resident workers, expected to benefit over 2.1 million workers and 187,000 employers.
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A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed with seven agencies, kicking off a week-long labour education convoy across six districts featuring outreach, dialogues, and enforcement initiatives.
