What is the fine for failing to comply with Act 446?

Employers can face fines up to RM50,000 for certain offences (e.g. section 24d(3) on the Certificate for Accommodation — a conviction against the employer), not multiplied by each worker. Details depend on the provision charged and JTK findings; refer to the official reprint of the Employees’ Minimum Standards of Housing, Accommodations and Amenities Act 1990 (Act 446).

How do you calculate bedroom occupancy under Act 446?

Common compliance practice for bedrooms: divide bedroom floor area (square metres) by 3.6 m² per worker. Technical minima are often in regulations under section 25; verify against JTK guidance, regulations, and your Certificate for Accommodation.

What documents are usually required for a JTK audit?

Typically a valid Certificate for Accommodation, worker lists with permits, room layout / assignment records, and maintenance or daily audit logs.

What is the Certificate for Accommodation (CoA)?

The statute calls this the Certificate for Accommodation (often shortened to CoA/PP in forms). It confirms worker accommodation meets minimum standards, is central to JTK inspections, and must be maintained and renewed under current procedures.

When can JTK officers inspect a hostel?

JTK may inspect under statutory enforcement powers. Employers should keep records and reports continuously up to date rather than relying on advance notice.

Patuh446 is web software for Malaysian employers to manage room capacity, CoA documents, workers and permits, and generate JTK audit-ready reports.

Act 446 statute PDF: section‑by‑page citations (JTKSM)

This page lists the main provisions we quote elsewhere on Patuh446, mapped to page numbers in the Department of Labour Peninsular Malaysia (JTKSM) PDF reprint. It is not legal advice; always confirm against the current file on jtksm.mohr.gov.my and any newer gazette amendments.

2020 amendments and the consolidated text

Queries like “Act 446 amendment 2020 pdf” usually refer to statutory amendments that updated Act 446; the current consolidated text is published as an official JTKSM reprint. Check the revision note on the PDF cover (e.g. “As at 1 February 2021”) and verify against jtksm.mohr.gov.my and the Federal Gazette if you need the exact legal version for proceedings.

Open the JTKSM consolidated PDF (page numbers in the table below refer to this file).
For administrative enquiries only: use official JTK channels or state offices — there is no single national “Act 446 hotline” for every scenario.

Official PDF (same file we used for page numbers)

https://jtksm.mohr.gov.my/sites/default/files/2023-03/2.%20Employees%20Minimum%20Standards%20of%20Housing%2C%20Accomodations%20and%20emenities%20Act%201990.pdf

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Point	Section	PDF
Reprint title and note “As at 1 February 2021” (Commissioner of Law Revision, Malaysia).	Cover / title	p. 1
Short citation: Employees’ Minimum Standards of Housing, Accommodations and Amenities Act 1990.	s. 1(1)	p. 7
Act applies to Peninsular Malaysia and the Federal Territory of Labuan.	s. 1(2)	p. 7
Footnote: previously known as the Workers’ Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 1990; short title changed by Act A1604.	s. 1 NOTE	p. 7
Part II (housing on estates, etc.) does not apply inside City / Municipal Council areas (subject to Minister’s order under subs. (2)).	s. 2	p. 8
Director General may issue a Certificate for Accommodation (statutory term).	s. 24c(1)(d)	p. 26
No accommodation for an employee unless certified; application by employer or centralized accommodation provider.	s. 24d(1)–(2)	p. 27
Employer who contravenes subs. (1): offence; on conviction, fine not exceeding RM50,000 (employer, not per employee).	s. 24d(3)	p. 27
Centralized accommodation provider contravening subs. (1): fine up to RM50,000 and/or imprisonment up to one year.	s. 24d(4)	p. 27
Employer must inform Director General of occupation within 30 days; contravention: fine not exceeding RM10,000.	s. 24e(1)–(2)	p. 27
Employer or centralized provider must ensure accommodation meets minimum standards under the Act or regulations.	s. 24f	p. 27
Must not use a building as accommodation if unfit for human habitation; contravention: fine not exceeding RM50,000.	s. 24h(1)–(2)	p. 28
Subject to prescribed conditions, employer may collect rent/charges via wage deductions (Part IIIa).	s. 24g	p. 28
Regulations may prescribe minimum requirements for accommodation buildings (floor space, sanitation, water, electricity, etc.)—not the “offence” section for permits.	s. 25(2)	p. 31
General penalty where no other penalty: fine not exceeding RM50,000 plus further fine up to RM1,000 per day the offence continues.	s. 33	p. 37

2020 amendments and the consolidated text

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