MALAYSIA EMPLOYEES’ HOUSING MAXIMUM RENTAL AMENDMENT REGULATIONS 2026

This digital HR podcast outlines the Federal Government Gazette from Malaysia detailing legislative updates to the Employees’ Minimum Standards of Housing, Accommodations and Amenities Act 1990. Issued by the Minister of Human Resources, the 2026 amendment specifically focuses on the financial limitations regarding worker housing costs. The primary change involves increasing the maximum monthly rental or accommodation charge that can be levied against an employee. According to the text, the previous cap of one hundred ringgit is being raised to one hundred and fifty ringgit. These new regulations are scheduled to officially take effect on March 1, 2026.