Sarawak labour Ordinance Amended 2024 and Immigration Rules

Sarawak labour Ordinance Amended 2024 and Immigration Rules

Introduction

The business landscape in Sarawak is evolving, and so are the rules that govern it. With the Sarawak Labour Ordinance Amended 2024 and Immigration Rules now in effect, organisations must adapt swiftly or face costly consequences. Are you prepared to navigate the complexities of foreign worker employment, compliance risks, and updated labour regulations?

This 3-day intensive program equips business leaders, HR professionals, and project managers with the critical knowledge to mitigate risks, optimise workforce planning, and ensure full compliance—safeguarding your operations from legal pitfalls while maximising efficiency.

Don’t just react to change—lead it. Master the amendments, refine your strategies, and secure your business’s future in Sarawak’s dynamic regulatory environment.

Learning Methodology

The program utilises an interactive and engaging learning methodology featuring group discussions, case studies, and a participant-centered approach to facilitate knowledge sharing, mastery of current legislation, and compliance with regulations enacted by the Sarawak Government.

Outcome

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

- Provide a comprehensive summarizes of the recent amendments to the Sarawak Labour Ordinance 2024.
- Examine the updated Immigration Rules and their implications for foreign worker employment.
- Analyze the impact of these amendments on businesses operating in Sarawak.
- Identify potential challenges and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
- Equip attendees with the knowledge and strategies to ensure compliance with the amended legislation.

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No	Topic	Topic Description
1	Navigating the New Landscape: Introduction to Sarawak’s Amended Labour Ordinance 2024	Interpret the process flow, overview of the new amended ordnance. Course objective and methodology. Key points working on Public and their Rest Day. Labour ordinane. Provision of overtime pay. Case Study 1. Brainstorm on Case Study 1.
2	Cost of Compliance: How Labour Law Changes Impact Your Business Budget	Impact on business and the operations. With cost implication and increase in expenditure.
3	Maternity, Termination & Penalties: What Employers Must Know	Maternity leave changes in the duration. Rules on Terminaton clause. Non compliance and the penalties effect. Video session on MA63.
4	Immigration Rules 2024: Work Permits & Foreign Worker Compliance	Recap on what has been discussed on yesterday video session. Looking at the new mechanism of Immigration rules. Compliance monitoring, are there changes made relevant to Oil & Gas industry. The new requirements of foreign workers based on their categories. Procedures on WP.
5	From Hiring to Retention: Managing Foreign Workers Legally & Effectively	Submodule 1 The two categories of foreign workers and the mobilization requirements. Procedures of work permit application Supporting documents on blue color and other categories. Submodule 2 Team lead must be ascertain by the team. Double as decision maker. Accessible to the top management - Chairman. Finding solution and collaborating with top brass Submodule 3 Managing the welfare of the foreign workers. avoid communication breakdown, Avoiding depression and other problem The SLO and WFTA
6	Agents, Costs & Risks: The Pros and Cons of Outsourcing Foreign Labour	The used of Agent in bringing foreign workers. Cost of mob and demob them. Breaking the rules Pro & Con using agencies for work permit application.
7	Audits & Training: Ensuring Long-Term Compliance in Your Organization	Internal and external audit. Training content and delivery.
8	Risk Management & Problem-Solving: Staying Ahead of Labour Law Changes	Risk management and the Proactive complacence. Additional Case Study to gauge and relate by absorbing the new law enforced. Creative Problem Solving workshop. Understanding Technology, AI and the digitization. Employee welfare and well-being as well a their right. Participant concern and challenges.
9	Employee Rights, Welfare & Closing Insights	Participant concern and challenges. Followed by Q&A Something to take away.

Expert

Dr. H Yatim

Dr. H. Yatim is a highly accomplished business coach, certified trainer, and seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry (1988–2022). His extensive expertise spans corporate training, leadership development, and organizational growth, supported by a strong academic foundation and multiple industry-recognized certifications. Key Qualifications & Certifications Certified Business Coach – University Malaya HRDF Certified Trainer (ID: 23744) | HRDF Accredited Trainer | HRDF Train-the-Trainer Certified Aviation Trainer – Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) & Malaysian Airlines Academy (MABA) Former Chairman – Malaysian Oil & Gas Society (MOGSC, Sarawak) Trainer for Aero Darat Services – Malaysian Airline System Academic Credentials Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) – SEGi University Master of Administration – Preston University Accredited Master in Management – Universitas Wijaya Kusuma Surabaya Professional Expertise With a distinguished career in Oil & Gas, Dr. Yatim has held leadership roles, driving operational excellence and workforce development. As a certified corporate trainer, he specializes in aviation, management, and HRDF-compliant programs, delivering high-impact training for organizations such as Malaysian Airlines and Aero Darat Services. A dynamic business coach, he empowers professionals and organizations to achieve peak performance through strategic guidance and leadership development. His role as former Chairman of MOGSC underscores his influence in the energy sector, where he fostered industry collaboration and best practices. Dr. Yatim combines academic rigor, industry experience, and training excellence to deliver transformative learning solutions. Whether coaching executives, facilitating corporate workshops, or advising organizations, he remains a trusted authority in business growth and human capital development.