Overtime Work Permit (OWP)

Overview

The Overtime Work Permit (OWP) regulates the amount of overtime work employees can perform, limiting it to 104 hours per month unless authorized by the Director. This permit ensures that overtime is controlled and does not burden workers.

Key details

Governing Act

Section 104 (7), Labour Ordinance (Sabah Chapter 67)

Agency fees

No fees (RM0.00) for processing.

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