Labour Ordinance Overhaul in East Malaysia: Bridging Legal Gaps with Peninsular Standards
The long-awaited reforms to the Sabah Labour Ordinance and the Sarawak Labour Ordinance introduced under the Labour Ordinance of Sabah (Amendment) Act 2025 and the Labour Ordinance of Sarawak (Amendment) Act 2025 respectively, came into force on 1 May 2025, with the exception of Part IVA of both Ordinances, which specifically addresses the minimum standards for workers’ housing, accommodation and facilities.
