Factories And Public And Private Works Of Whatsoever Nature Or Kind Companies in Malaysia

Factories in Malaysia are subject to the Factory Act of 1953, which is administered by the Ministry of Human Resources. The Act applies to all factories, including those engaged in manufacturing, processing, repairing, assembling, packing, storing, cleaning, washing, painting, printing, and the like. The Act does not apply to certain types of factories, such as those engaged in agriculture, forestry, or fishing; those engaged in the construction of buildings or engineering works; or those used for domestic purposes.

The Act requires that every factory be registered with the Registrar of Factories, and that the registration be renewed every year. The registration fee is RM10. The Act also requires that every factory be inspected at least once a year by an inspector appointed by the Minister of Human Resources.

The purpose of the Act is to promote the health, safety, and welfare of workers in factories. The Act requires that every factory be equipped with certain amenities, such as toilets, drinking water, and first-aid facilities. It also requires that every factory be free from dangerous machinery, and that appropriate safety measures be taken to protect workers from risks of injury.

The Act prohibits the employment of children under the age of 15 in factories. It also prohibits the employment of