Malaysian business licence·Federal

Normal Working Hours Flexibility Permit (NWFP)

Issued by Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Semenanjung MalaysiaEmployment Act 1955

Overview

The Normal Working Hours Flexibility Permit (NWFP) allows employers to adjust working hours to suit the nature of their business and market demands, provided they do not exceed 48 hours per week. This permit is essential for businesses that require extended operational hours.

Key details

Governing Act

Employment Act 1955

Agency fees

No fee and no validity period until revoked.

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

Companies, limited liability partnerships, and 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 be required to work more than 12 hours a day, including overtime, unless specified under Section 60A (2)(a)(b)(c)(d) and (e) of the Employment Act 1955. - Prepare a schedule for this purpose before the start of each month and inform the involved employees. This schedule must be kept for at least six (6) years. - Submit the schedule and all related details regarding the flexibility of working hours upon request by the Director General.