Amended S'wak labour laws a boost for worker rights and talent retention, says biz group


KUCHING: Amendments to the Sarawak Labour Ordinance, which came into effect on Thursday (May 1), will enhance workers' rights as well as business competitiveness, says the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS).

It said the amendments were also a significant step forward in aligning Sarawak's labour laws with Peninsular Malaysia's Employment Act 1955 and internationally recognised labour standards.

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