Monday, August 11th, 2025
More Labour Law Powers For Sarawak, Says Wilfred Yap
Sentosa State Assemblyman, Wilfred Yap urged that labour law powers be devolved to Sarawak, stressing that decisions affecting the state’s workforce should be made locally. He said recent debates on equal minimum wage and mandatory 2% EPF contributions for all migrant workers highlighted the flaws of centralised, one-size-fits-all policies formulated in Putrajaya. “Labour matters are currently under the Federal List of the Constitution, which may promote uniformity but fails to reflect Sarawak’s unique economic structure, cost of living, and rural realities,” he said. Yap stressed that sudden wage or EPFRead More
