A sauce manufacturing company in Selangor has been fined RM25,000 after pleading guilty to offences involving unlawful wage deductions and the payment of wages in cash without the required approval.
The case was brought by the Department of Labour of Peninsular Malaysia (JTKSM) through the Subang Jaya Labour Office at the Shah Alam Magistrates’ Court.
According to JTKSM, the employer was convicted under the Employment Act 1955 for two offences. The first involved a violation of Section 24(1), which covers unlawful deductions from employees’ wages.
The second offence was under Section 25A, relating to the payment of wages in cash without approval from the Director General of Labour.
The employer pleaded guilty to the charges and was ordered to pay a total fine of RM25,000.
JTKSM said the enforcement action forms part of its continued efforts to ensure employers comply with Malaysia’s labour laws and protect workers’ rights and welfare.
The department said labour law enforcement would continue to be strengthened to ensure employers meet their statutory responsibilities and comply with established employment regulations.
The case highlights the importance of lawful wage practices as Malaysia continues to strengthen labour protections and compliance standards.
Employers are required to follow prescribed rules governing wage payments and deductions, with violations potentially resulting in enforcement action and financial penalties.