Human Resource Management Quiz

Which Act covers and protects private sector employees with a salary not exceeding RM2,000 per month?

• Minimum Wage Order (MWO) 2022

• Children and Young Persons (Employment) Act 1966

• Workers' Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 1990

• Employment Act 1955

What is the main aim of the Employment Act 1955?

• To establish a National Wages Consultative Council

• To monitor and control the minimum quality of housing facilities for employees

• To regulate the employment of children and young persons

• To set minimum labour standards for employees and protect them from exploitation

Under the Employment Act 1955, what is the maximum number of weekly working hours for workers as of 1st January 2023?

• 50 hours

• 40 hours

• 48 hours

• 45 hours

What is the purpose of the National Wages Consultative Council Act 2011?

• To provide compensation payment to foreign workers

• To establish a National Wages Consultative Council

• To conduct studies on all matters concerning minimum wages

• To regulate the employment of children and young persons

What key change was introduced by the Minimum Wage Order (MWO) 2022?

• Monthly minimum wage increased to RM1,500

• Minimum wage rate for employees paid on hourly basis decreased

• Minimum wage rates for employees paid on daily basis remained the same

• Minimum wage order revoked by the government

What is the main objective of the Employees Provident Fund Act 1991?

• To secure the safety and health of Malaysian workforces

• To encourage employers to conduct training for their workers

• To ensure employees have funds available after retirement

• To regulate relations between employers and employees

Which category of employees are exempted from making mandatory contributions under the Employees Provident Fund Act 1991?

• Expatriates holding Visit Pass (Temporary Employment)

• Employees earning less than RM2,500 per month

• Pensioners

• Domestic servants or foreign domestic maids

What is the percentage of employer's contribution for employees who receive monthly wages of RM5,000 and below under the Employees Provident Fund Act 1991?

• 12%

• 13%

• 11%

• 10%

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994, what is the main objective of the Act?

• To encourage employers to conduct training for their workers

• To secure the safety and health of Malaysian workforces

• To ensure employees have funds available after retirement

• To regulate relations between employers and employees

What is the penalty for contravention of the requirement to appoint an Occupational Safety and Health Coordinator under the Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022?

• Fine not exceeding RM10,000

• Imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year

• Fine not exceeding RM50,000

• Imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months