Malaysian business licence·Federal

Employment of Non-Resident Workers Licence (ENRWL)

Issued by Jabatan Tenaga Kerja SabahLabour Ordinance (Sabah Chapter 67)

Overview

The Employment of Non-Resident Workers Licence (ENRWL) is required for employers hiring non-resident workers in Sabah, including those from Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia. This licence helps regulate and monitor non-resident workers across all sectors, including domestic workers.

Key details

Governing Act

Labour Ordinance (Sabah Chapter 67)

Agency fees

No fees (RM 0.00) for the licence.

Validity

1 year (renewable annually)

Issuing authority

Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Sabah

Fees shown are government / local-authority fees payable to the issuing agency. Emerhub charges a separate service fee for handling the application end-to-end.

Eligible applicants

All types of entities; Businesses, Companies, Partnerships, Limited Liability, Professional Bodies, Cooperatives, Sole Proprietorships

Application requirements

- The applicant (employer) must have registered the non-resident worker with the Immigration Department. - The applicant must have obtained a quota for hiring non-resident workers.