Labour Department confirms June 3 as replacement holiday for Gawai
KUCHING: Sarawakians celebrating Gawai can look forward to an extended festive break this year, as the second day of Gawai on June 2 (a Monday) overlaps with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s birthday, and will be replaced with a holiday on June 3 (Tuesday). In an official statement released on May 8, the Sarawak Department of […]
Sarawak Labour Department launches L-GRAP 5.0
KUCHING: The Sarawak Labour Department has commenced its fifth edition of Labour Go Rural Area Programme (L-GRAP 5.0) today (May 22). The programme, which will conclude on May 26 aims to benefit and raise awareness among local residents about their rights as workers under national labour laws, job opportunities, opportunities to continue education in skills […]
Significant improvements in labour law compliance for 2023
KUCHING: The Sarawak Labour Department (JTK) recorded 4,964 new job placements, with inspections conducted on 5,857 employer premises across Sarawak. JTK director Awang Raduan Awang Omar stated that 5,690 were scrutinised for compliance with the 2022 Minimum Wage Order, and assured that legal action was taken against non-compliant employers to ensure the wellbeing of workers. […]
Notify Labour Department of intention to start business
KUCHING: The Labour Department is advising anyone planning to start a business to notify the nearest labour office as required by Section 60A of the Labour Ordinance (Sarawak Cap 76). This is in accordance with Section 60A, which requires any person or employer intending to engage in any agricultural, forestry, or industrial activity, or any […]
Register workplaces or face consequence
KUCHING: The Sarawak Labour Department will be tightening the enforcement of labour laws to protect the rights of workers in the state, said its director Awang Raduan Awang Omar. He advised all employers in Sarawak to register their workplaces. “Any employer who fails to do so may be fined not more than RM10,000 if convicted. […]
Ill-treated workers can complain to Labour Department
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Public Complaints Bureau (PCB) urges workers in the state facing unreasonable dismissal or retrenchment to lodge their complaints with the Sarawak Labour Department. Its chief Wilfred Yap said the Labour Department can assist employees in labour complaints, workmen’s compensation and labour claims. “All employees who are unaware of their […]
Carnival offers 2,688 jobs
KUCHING: Ten employers will be offering 2,688 vacancies to job seekers during the Bintulu Division Mini Career Carnival. The carnival will take place at Bintulu Civic Centre.tomorrow (Saturday) from 8am to 5pm Sarawak Labour Department director. Awang Raduan Awang Omar said, “The carnival will feature two types of interviews. namely, face-to-face interview and virtual interview […]
