Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1995, published 82nd ILC session (1995)

Protection of Wages Convention, 1949 (No. 95) - Malaysia (Ratification: 1961)

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government concerning the application of Article 8(2) of the Convention in Sarawak.

As to the application of Article 4 in Sarawak, the Committee notes the Government's reference to sections 111 and 117 of the present Labour Ordinance (Cap. 76, Sarawak). It points out that there is no provision that ensures that the allowances in kind are appropriate for the personal use of the worker and his family. The Committee asks the Government to indicate measures taken or envisaged to ensure this point in accordance with Article 4(2)(a).

The Committee also notes the Government's statement regarding Article 13(1) that it is the normal practice of employers in Sarawak to make the wage payment on working days only and at or near the workplace. It hopes that, on an appropriate occasion, measures will be taken to bring the legislation into conformity with practice.

In the absence of information on the application of the Convention in Sabah, the Committee again requests the Government to indicate measures taken to apply the provisions of Articles 4 and 13(1) in Sabah.