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Daily Express
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
One-Stop Labour Service Centre
Published on: Wednesday, June 04, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 04, 2025 Text Size: Steven Sim being welcomed by SMSU officials during the working visit. Kota Kinabalu: The Human Resources Ministry (Kesuma) will establish a One-Stop Labour Service Centre in Sabah as a new initiative to consolidate various employment-related services under one roof. Its Minister Steven Sim said the setting up the centre marks the latest step towards expanding this initiative throughout the country. 'We hope this one-stop centre will be realised in the months to come. 'All worker-related issues, whether concerning the Labour Department, Department of Industrial Relations Malaysia, Department of Trade Union Affairs, Perkeso (Social Security Organisation) and so on, can be referred to one place only. Workers no longer need to travel back and forth to various offices,' he said in a statement after making a working visit to the Sabah Medical Services Union (SMSU), here, Tuesday. Sim said the passing of the Sabah Labour Ordinance and Sarawak Labour Ordinance in Parliament last year was a major achievement for Kesuma because it was finally passed after being delayed for over 20 years. 'This step allows for the alignment of workers' rights and protection across the country. We cannot let workers in Sabah and Sarawak continue to lag behind in terms of protection. The success of amending these ordinances is not solely my effort but a collective one with the Malaysian Trade Union Congress, trade unions, the State Government and Kesuma officers. 'The Sabah Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Act 2025 and Sarawak Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Act 2025 have come into effect from May 1, 2025, except for Part IVA, which contains special provisions related to minimum standards for housing, accommodation and worker facilities,' he said. In the meantime, Sim hopes SMSU can increase its membership from 8,000 to 10,000, in line with the national target to double the number of union members from one million to two million. 'Joining the union means we strengthen the voice of the workers. With balanced bargaining power, only then will workers' welfare be more assured. 'To encourage participation in the union, Kesuma launched the Madani Employee Card initiative, which offers discounts ranging from 10 to 30 per cent at selected premises and businesses. 'Efforts to involve more companies are also actively being pursued to expand benefits for every member,' he said. SMSU President Ajulahin Japin said they appreciate the various reforms brought since Sim took the lead in Kesuma, especially involving the full enforcement of the Sabah Labour Ordinance on May 1 this year, as well as the official establishment of the Sabah Labour Advisory Council (SLAC) on May 13. Ajulahin also said he is among the 16 union representatives who received their appointment letters as permanent committee members, and that he has also been appointed to the permanent committee within the National Labour Advisory Council (NLAC) starting from May 1. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
KESUMA to establish one-stop labour service centre in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: The Human Resources Ministry (KESUMA) will establish a One-Stop Labour Service Centre in Sabah as a new initiative to consolidate various employment-related services under one roof. Its minister, Steven Sim said the setting up the centre in Sabah marks the latest step towards expanding this initiative throughout the country. 'We hope this one-stop centre will be realised in the months to come. 'All worker-related issues, whether concerning the Labour Department, Department of Industrial Relations Malaysia, Department of Trade Union Affairs, PERKESO (Social Security Organisation) and so on, can be referred to one place only Workers no longer need to travel back and forth to various offices,' he said in a statement after making a working visit to the Sabah Medical Services Union (SMSU) here today. Sim said that the passing of the Sabah Labour Ordinance and Sarawak Labour Ordinance in Parliament last year was a major achievement for KESUMA because it was finally passed after being delayed for over 20 years. 'This step allows for the alignment of workers' rights and protection across the country. We cannot let workers in Sabah and Sarawak continue to lag behind in terms of protection. The success of amending these ordinances is not solely my effort but a collective one with the Malaysian Trade Union Congress, trade unions, the state government and KESUMA officers. 'The Sabah Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Act 2025 and Sarawak Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Act 2025 have come into effect from May 1, 2025, except for Part IVA, which contains special provisions related to minimum standards for housing, accommodation and worker facilities,' he said. In the meantime, Sim hopes that SMSU can increase its membership from 8,000 to 10,000 in line with the national target to double the number of union members from one million to two million. 'Joining the union means we strengthen the voice of the workers. With balanced bargaining power, only then will workers' welfare be more assured. 'To encourage participation in the union, KESUMA launched the MADANI Employee Card initiative, which offers discounts ranging from 10 to 30 per cent at selected premises and businesses. Efforts to involve more companies are also actively being pursued to expand benefits for every member,' he also said. Meanwhile, SMSU president Ajulahin Japin said that they appreciate the various reforms brought since Sim took the lead in KESUMA, especially involving the full enforcement of the Sabah Labour Ordinance on May 1 this year, as well as the official establishment of the Sabah Labour Advisory Council (SLAC) on May 13. Ajulahin also said he is among the 16 union representatives who received their appointment letters as permanent committee members, and that he has also been appointed to the permanent committee within the National Labour Advisory Council (NLAC) starting from May 1.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
KESUMA to establish one-stop labour service centre in Sabah, says Sim
KOTA KINABALU: The Human Resources Ministry (KESUMA) will establish a One-Stop Labour Service Centre in Sabah as a new initiative to consolidate various employment-related services under one roof. Its minister, Steven Sim said the setting up the centre in Sabah marks the latest step towards expanding this initiative throughout the country. 'We hope this one-stop centre will be realised in the months to come. 'All worker-related issues, whether concerning the Labour Department, Department of Industrial Relations Malaysia, Department of Trade Union Affairs, PERKESO (Social Security Organisation) and so on, can be referred to one place only Workers no longer need to travel back and forth to various offices,' he said in a statement after making a working visit to the Sabah Medical Services Union (SMSU) here today. Sim said that the passing of the Sabah Labour Ordinance and Sarawak Labour Ordinance in Parliament last year was a major achievement for KESUMA because it was finally passed after being delayed for over 20 years. 'This step allows for the alignment of workers' rights and protection across the country. We cannot let workers in Sabah and Sarawak continue to lag behind in terms of protection. The success of amending these ordinances is not solely my effort but a collective one with the Malaysian Trade Union Congress, trade unions, the state government and KESUMA officers. 'The Sabah Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Act 2025 and Sarawak Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Act 2025 have come into effect from May 1, 2025, except for Part IVA, which contains special provisions related to minimum standards for housing, accommodation and worker facilities,' he said. In the meantime, Sim hopes that SMSU can increase its membership from 8,000 to 10,000 in line with the national target to double the number of union members from one million to two million. 'Joining the union means we strengthen the voice of the workers. With balanced bargaining power, only then will workers' welfare be more assured. 'To encourage participation in the union, KESUMA launched the MADANI Employee Card initiative, which offers discounts ranging from 10 to 30 per cent at selected premises and businesses. Efforts to involve more companies are also actively being pursued to expand benefits for every member,' he also said. Meanwhile, SMSU president Ajulahin Japin said that they appreciate the various reforms brought since Sim took the lead in KESUMA, especially involving the full enforcement of the Sabah Labour Ordinance on May 1 this year, as well as the official establishment of the Sabah Labour Advisory Council (SLAC) on May 13. Ajulahin also said he is among the 16 union representatives who received their appointment letters as permanent committee members, and that he has also been appointed to the permanent committee within the National Labour Advisory Council (NLAC) starting from May 1.
The Star
03-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Key labour laws updated for Sabah and Sarawak in effect
PUTRAJAYA: The Sabah Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Act 2025 and the Sarawak Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Act 2025 are in effect. However, the Human Resources Ministry says Section IVA, which specifically addresses the minimum standards for workers' housing, accommodations and facilities, is excluded. 'Human Resources Minister Steven Sim ( pic ) has confirmed May 1 as the official date for commencement of the amendments. 'The Sabah and Sarawak Labour Ordinance Amendment Acts were gazetted on April 28. 'These amendments are significant as, for the first time since the formation of Malaysia, labour laws have been successfully standardised across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak. 'The standardisation includes three key legislations, namely the Employment Act 1955 (Act 265), the Minimum Standards of Housing, Accommodation and Facilities for Workers Act 1990 (Act 446) and the Children and Young Persons (Employment) Act 1966 (Act 350),' the ministry said in a statement. According to Bernama, it said the amendments to both ordinances aim to fulfil Malaysia's obligations towards the compliance of the country's labour laws with international labour standards. Key changes in the amendments include an expansion of the ordinances' coverage, which now applies to all workers, extending beyond the previous limit of RM2,500 per month. Additionally, the amendments introduce several important improvements for workers, including an increase in maternity leave, paternity leave for fathers, and a reduction in the standard workweek. The amendments also introduce new provisions on flexible work arrangements, complaints on workplace discrimination and forced labour, sexual harassment, and workers' housing.
The Star
02-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
New amendments to Sabah and Sarawak labour ordinances take effect from May 1
PUTRAJAYA: The Sabah Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Act 2025 and the Sarawak Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Act 2025 come into force on May 1, with the exception of Section IVA, which specifically addresses the minimum standards for workers' housing, accommodation, and facilities. Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong confirmed this date as the official commencement of the amendments, according to a statement from the Human Resources Ministry. The official date for the enforcement of the Sabah and Sarawak Labour Ordinance Amendment Acts was gazetted on April 28. "These amendments are significant as, for the first time since the formation of Malaysia, labour laws have been successfully standardised across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak. "The standardisation includes three key legislations, namely the Employment Act 1955 [Act 265], the Minimum Standards of Housing, Accommodation, and Facilities for Workers Act 1990 [Act 446], and the Children and Young Persons (Employment) Act 1966 [Act 350],' the statement read. The ministry said that the amendments to the Sabah and Sarawak Labour Ordinances are a priority and demonstrate the government's commitment to ensuring that the rights and welfare of workers are standardised across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak. "The amendments to both ordinances are aimed at fulfilling Malaysia's obligations towards the compliance of the country's labour laws with international labour standards. "It is specifically the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work 1998, to improve Malaysia's image, thereby attracting more investors, especially from abroad,' according to the statement. According to the ministry, key changes in the amendments include an expansion of the ordinances' coverage, which now applies to all workers regardless of their salary or job type, extending beyond the previous limit of RM2,500 per month. Additionally, the amendments introduce several important improvements for workers, including an increase in maternity leave from 60 days to 98 days, the introduction of seven days of paternity leave for fathers, and a reduction in the standard workweek from 48 hours to 45 hours. The amendments also introduce new provisions on flexible working arrangements, workplace discrimination complaints, forced labour complaints, sexual harassment, and workers' housing, accommodation, and facilities, adapting provisions from the Minimum Standards of Housing, Accommodation, and Facilities for Workers Act 1990 (Act 446). Furthermore, the ministry announced that the gazettment of the two acts also includes two orders under the Sabah Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Act 2025, namely the Employment Order (Exemption) (Revocation) Order 2025 and the Employment Order (Amendment of First Schedule) Order 2025. Additionally, one order under the Sarawak Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Act 2025 - the Employment Order (Exemption) (Revocation) Order 2025 - also took effect on May 1. "The ministry is confident that the amendments to both ordinances will have a significant positive impact on the welfare and rights of workers in Sabah and Sarawak, and will further enhance Malaysia's international reputation,' the statement concluded. - Bernama
