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Act 446 Explained
An employer-focused overview of Malaysia's Employees’ Minimum Standards of Housing, Accommodations and Amenities Act 1990.
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Clear answers to worker accommodation questions.
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Each material guide identifies its jurisdiction, last-reviewed date and primary sources. Property-specific requirements should still be confirmed with the relevant authority or qualified professional.
Compliance risks
Act 446 Penalties and Common Worker Accommodation Offences
A practical summary of selected penalties and recurring compliance failures relating to worker accommodation under Act 446.
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Centralised Accommodation Provider Responsibilities Under Act 446
Understand the principal responsibilities of a centralised accommodation provider operating worker accommodation for one or more employers.
Read guide →Application readiness
Certificate for Accommodation Application Documents
A practical document-readiness guide based on JTKSM's Certificate for Accommodation application checklist.
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Certificate for Accommodation: A Practical Starting Guide
Understand the purpose of the Certificate for Accommodation and the documents commonly relevant to an application.
Read guide →Capacity and facilities
CLQ Capacity Planning: More Than Counting Beds
Understand the main factors that determine a realistic worker accommodation capacity before design, leasing or provider comparison.
Read guide →Minimum standards
CLQ Minimum Space and Facility Requirements
A preliminary overview of sleeping-space, utilities and facility considerations for employee accommodation and centralised accommodation.
Read guide →Terminology guide
CLQ vs Worker Hostel vs TLQ
Understand how common worker accommodation labels differ and why the property's actual approvals and operating model matter more than its marketing name.
Read guide →Employer compliance
Employer Responsibilities Under Act 446
A practical overview of the main duties employers should check when providing or arranging worker accommodation in Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan.
Read guide →Property and development
How to Develop or Convert a Property into CLQ
A practical starting framework for evaluating land or an existing building for possible Centralised Labour Quarters use in Malaysia.
Read guide →CLQ operations
Person in Charge of Accommodation: Duties and Records
A practical guide to appointing the person in charge of worker accommodation and maintaining the inspection and health records expected under Act 446.
Read guide →CLQ fundamentals
What Is CLQ in Malaysia?
A practical introduction to Centralised Labour Quarters, who they serve, and how they fit within Malaysia's worker accommodation framework.
Read guide →Payroll and accommodation
Worker Accommodation Rental Deduction: RM150 Guide for 2026
Understand the RM150 monthly maximum accommodation charge effective from 1 March 2026 and the conditions employers should check before making wage deductions.
Read guide →Sabah jurisdiction
Worker Accommodation Requirements in Sabah
A practical starting guide to Sabah's separate worker accommodation framework, accommodation certificates and the questions employers and providers should verify.
Read guide →Sarawak jurisdiction
Worker Accommodation Requirements in Sarawak
A practical guide to Sarawak's separate labour-law framework, accommodation certificates and responsibilities for employers and centralised accommodation providers.
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