The active population in figures

Note: (e) Estimated data

Working conditions

Legal weekly duration

48 hours a week.

Retirement age

There is no legal age for retirement in the private sector even if the EPF (Employment Provident Fund) considers people are eligible from 55 for men and 50 for women.

Working contracts

Called "Contract of Service" or "Contract of Employment", the contract is deemed to exist as soon as the employee starts to work. There are fixed-term contracts and open-ended contracts.

Cost of labor

Minimum wage

No legally mandated national minimum wage

Average wage

USD 5,751 per year (women)
USD 15,861 per year (men)

Social contributions

Social security contributions paid by employers: 1.5 %.
Social security contributions paid by employees: 0.5 %.

Social partners

Social dialogue and involvement of social partners

There are two national organizations: the Malaysian Trade Union Corporation (MTUC) and the Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Service (CUEPACS).

Unions

National Union of Journalists Malaysia

Unionization rate

9.5% of workers are unionized.

Labor regulation bodies

Ministry of Human Resources