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Reference material for Sabah employers. Historical items are shown with their original publication date — always verify current laws and regulations.

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Labour LawEnglish

Climate Protection Toolkit (中文)

Published 2 Sep 2026

雇主有责任始终确保员工拥有安全的工作环境。沙巴州近期空气质量恶化已成为雇主们关注的重点问题,他们应采取适当措施保障员工健康,最大限度地减少工伤事故,并避免因健康原因导致的休假造成生产力损失。 以下列出了雇主应了解并考虑采取的措施(根据制造业/建筑业/户外服务业分类)。

HR AdministrationEnglish

Climate Protection Toolkit (English)

Published 2 Sep 2026

It is the responsibility of employers to ensure a safe working environment for employees at all times. The recent worsening air quality for Sabah is becoming a major concern for employers to take note of, and to adopt the appropriate measures to safeguard employees’ health, minimise workplace accidents and avoid potential loss in productivity as a result of health-related leaves. The following shows measures that employers are to be aware of and to consider adoption (according to Manufacturing / Construction / Outdoor Service industries)

HR AdministrationEnglish

HRD Corp / HRDF Contributions — Employer Guide

Published 1 Mar 2021

Reference note on employer contribution requirements to the human resources development fund.

Document not yet uploaded — contact SEA for a copy.

Government UpdatesEnglish

Public Holiday Treatment for Employees

Published 4 May 2020

Guidance issued to employers on how declared public holidays should be treated for employees.

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Industrial RelationsEnglish

Emergency and Disruption-Related Employer Guidance

Published 25 Mar 2020

Guidance for employers managing wages, attendance and operations during movement restrictions and disruptions.

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WagesEnglish

Minimum Wages Order — Employer Reference

Published 10 Feb 2020

Reference note on the minimum wages order and its application to employers in Sabah.

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HR AdministrationEnglish Member only

Sexual Harassment at the Workplace

Published 16 Sep 2019

Employer guidance on preventing and handling complaints of sexual harassment at work.

HR AdministrationEnglish

CP22 Notification Requirements for New Employees

Published 12 Aug 2019

Reminder on the employer obligation to notify the tax authority of newly commenced employees.

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Labour LawEnglish

Sabah Labour Ordinance — Amendment Updates

Published 2 Apr 2019

Summary of amendments to the Sabah Labour Ordinance affecting employers in the state.

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Foreign WorkersEnglish

Foreign Worker Employment — Employer Checklist

Published 22 Jan 2019

Checklist of employer considerations when engaging foreign workers.

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HR AdministrationEnglish

Employers Registration Requirements

Published 20 Nov 2018

Overview of statutory registration requirements applicable to employers in Sabah.

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Labour LawEnglish

Minimum Retirement Age for Employees

Published 18 Jun 2018

Reference note on the statutory minimum retirement age and its implications for employers.

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Workplace SafetyEnglish

Employment Injury Scheme — Employer Notes

Published 5 Mar 2018

Employer reference on the employment injury scheme and reporting duties.

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Employer's HandbookEnglish

Employer's Handbook — Overview

Published 15 Jan 2018

Introductory overview of employer duties, records and workplace practices in Sabah.

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Information provided by SEA is general in nature and should not be treated as legal advice unless expressly stated.