Is EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION ACT 1953 still in force?

Yes — EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION ACT 1953 is currently in force.

When did EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION ACT 1953 take effect?

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION ACT 1953 was first recorded in 1953.

How many sections does EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION ACT 1953 have?

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION ACT 1953 contains 7 sections.

Where can I read the official version of EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION ACT 1953?

The official text of EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION ACT 1953 is published at lom.agc.gov.my.

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EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION ACT 1953

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Type: Act
Status: In force
Enacted: 1953
Sections: 8
Languages: EN · MS

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About this act

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION ACT 1953 is Malaysia Act, cited as Act 159 1953, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1953.

Opening note

Preamble

An Act to facilitate the collection of information regarding the terms of service and conditions of work of employed persons. [Peninsular Malaysia—15 November 1953; L.N. 684/1953; Sabah and Sarawak—2 March 1967; P.U. 96/1967] Short title

Section 1

This Act may be cited as the Employment Information Act 1953.

Section 2

Interpretation

“authorized officer” means the Secretary General of the Ministry of Human Resources and includes an officer authorized by him for the purposes of this Act; and

“employer” means any person who has entered into a contract of service to employ any other person in any capacity whatsoever and includes the agent, manager or factor of such first mentioned person, and the word “employ” with its grammatical variations and cognate expressions, shall be construed accordingly.

Section 3

Authorized officer may require employers to give certain information

(a)

the number of persons currently employed by him and the age and sex of each such person;

(b)

the terms of the contract between him and each such person;

(c)

the hours required to be worked and actually worked by, and the leave, holidays and rest periods allowed to, each such person;

(d)

the nature of the work performed for him by each such person;

(e)

wage structure, by occupation;

(f)

the qualification and experience required for each occupation;

(g)

the prospects of promotion to a higher grade;

(h)

the job description of each occupation;

(i)

the normal hours of work and actual hours worked, by occupation;

(j)

paid and unpaid leave, holidays and rest periods;

(k)

total earnings including wages, allowances, overtime, bonuses and other monetary benefits; payment in kind for each person employed; and

(l)

any other information as may be required by the Secretary

General of the Ministry of Human Resources from time to time for the purposes of this Act.

(2)

The written statement required by subsection (1)—

(a)

shall be in such form and, subject to subsection (1), shall contain such particulars as the authorized officer may specify;

(b)

shall be signed by the employer required to make it, who shall certify that the written statement is, to the best of his knowledge, accurate in every particular; and

(c)

shall be delivered by post or otherwise to the authorized officer within forty-two days of the date of the notice given by the authorized officer under subsection (1):

Provided that, if the employer so requests, the authorized officer may allow him such time in excess of forty-two days for the delivery of the written statement as may seem reasonable to the authorized officer.

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Authorized officer may enter premises to make enquiries

Section 4

(2)

The authorized officer may put questions concerning—

(a)

the number of persons currently working in such place or premises and the age and sex of each such person;

(b)

the terms of the contract between each such person and his employer;

(c)

the hours required to be worked and actually worked by and the leave, holidays and rest periods allowed to each such person;

(d)

the nature of the work performed by each such person;

and

(e)

any other matter relating to the terms and conditions of service of such persons, to the employer of such persons, or to any person who may be in charge of such persons or to such persons, or to any other person whom he believes to possess any relevant information; and every person so questioned shall be legally bound to answer such questions truthfully to the best of his ability.

(3)

The authorized officer may require such employer to produce before him at the place of employment all or any of the persons currently working for him together with any written contracts or other documents relating to conditions of service of such persons and to answer such questions relating thereto as he may think proper to ask.

Section 5

(Deleted by Act A211).

Section 6

Offences

(2)

Any employer who fails to deliver a written statement to the authorized officer in accordance with paragraph 3(2)(c) shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine of two thousand ringgit and in addition to a fine of one hundred ringgit in respect of every day during which such offence shall continue.

Information collected restricted to official use

Section 7

(2)

Any person who uses any information collected for the purpose of this Act contrary to subsection (1) shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding two thousand ringgit or to imprisonment not exceeding six months.

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Act 159

LIST OF AMENDMENTS

Amending law

Short title

In force from

L.N. 332/1958

Federal Constitution 13-11-1958

(Modification of Laws)

(Ordinances and Proclamations)

Order 1958

P.U. 96/1967

Modification of Laws 02-03-1967

(Employment Information)

(Extension to Borneo States)

Order 1967

Act A211

Employment Information 31-08-1973

(Amendment) Act 1973

Act 160

Malaysia Currency (Ringgit)

29-08-1975

Act 1975

Act 159

LIST OF SECTIONS AMENDED

Section

Amending authority

In force from 2

L.N. 332/1958 13-11-1958

Act A211 31-08-1973 3

Act A211 31-08-1973 4

Act A211 31-08-1973 5

L.N. 332/1958 13-11-1958

Act A211 31-08-1973 6

Act A211 31-08-1973 7

Act A211 31-08-1973

Schedule

Act A211 31-08-1973

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Common questions

What is EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION ACT 1953?: EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION ACT 1953 is Malaysia Act, cited as Act 159 1953, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1953.
Is EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION ACT 1953 still in force?: Yes — EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION ACT 1953 is currently in force.
When did EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION ACT 1953 take effect?: EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION ACT 1953 was first recorded in 1953.
How many sections does EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION ACT 1953 have?: EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION ACT 1953 contains 7 sections.
Where can I read the official version of EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION ACT 1953?: The official text of EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION ACT 1953 is published at lom.agc.gov.my.