PORT KLANG: A shocking case of worker exploitation and labor law violations has surfaced after Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri...
PORT KLANG: A shocking case of worker exploitation and labor law violations has surfaced after Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Mohd led a joint enforcement operation at a warehouse in Pulau Indah today.
During the inspection, several workers revealed that their employer failed to contribute to the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) and the Employees Provident Fund (KWSP). Some were not even paid the minimum wage, while others said they had not received salaries for several months.
Abdul Rahman said one worker was denied his monthly salary after he left work early to attend a relative’s funeral.
“Such actions are inhumane and completely unacceptable,” he stated.
He added that some workers had died in workplace accidents, yet no compensation was provided to their families.
The enforcement team included officers from the Labour Department (JTKSM), Department of Occupational Safety and Health (JKKP), PERKESO, KWSP, and the Royal Malaysia Police.
According to the Deputy Minister, the inspection uncovered multiple violations under the Employment Act 1955 (Act 265) — including working beyond 45 hours per week, unpaid overtime, and the absence of employment contracts and payslips.
Additionally, the employer failed to obtain a valid Certificate of Accommodation, violating Act 446.
Inspectors also noted poor workplace conditions — insufficient toilets, poor ventilation, lack of safety signage, and no dedicated pedestrian pathways.
The Ministry reported that some employers make EPF deductions based only on basic pay, excluding allowances, and ignore contributions for part-time workers — prompting further investigation.
So far in 2025, authorities have recorded 353 cases involving fines totaling RM138,000, and issued 501 compounds worth RM2.87 million.
Abdul Rahman stressed that the Ministry of Human Resources will continue nationwide labor enforcement operations to ensure every worker’s rights and welfare are fully protected.
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