Malaysian business licence·Federal
Overtime Work Permit (OWP)
Issued by Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Semenanjung MalaysiaEmployment Act 1955
Overview
The Overtime Work Permit (OWP) allows employers to require employees to work beyond the standard overtime limit of 104 hours per month, as long as it does not exceed the conditions set by the permit. This permit is essential for businesses that need to manage extended working hours legally.
Key details
Governing Act
Employment Act 1955
Agency fees
No fee & no validity period until revoked by the Director General.
Validity
Annual renewal typical
Issuing authority
Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Semenanjung Malaysia
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
Businesses, companies, limited liability partnerships & professional bodies
Application requirements
- Obtain written consent from employees for this purpose.
- Keep the consent letter and present it to the Director General upon request.
- Employees cannot work more than 12 hours a day except under specific conditions.
- Employees cannot work more than 5 consecutive hours without a break of at least 30 minutes.
- Pay overtime according to the provisions of the Act.
- Prepare a schedule for this purpose before the start of each month and inform the employees.
- Ensure employees have adequate rest before starting work the next day.
- Submit the work schedule and details related to overtime work when requested by the Director General.