The Department of Manpower Peninsular Malaysia (JTKSM) has uncovered suspected labour law violations and worker exploitation at a cleaning services company in the Klang Valley.
The findings came during an integrated enforcement operation, Op Falcon, conducted on 2 September 2026 in collaboration with the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) and other agencies.
JTKSM said it takes a serious view of the alleged violations uncovered during the operation. The department's main focus was to investigate whether the employer had exploited workers in breach of Malaysia's labour laws.
Among the main offences recorded by JTKSM was the employer's alleged failure to pay workers the minimum salary of RM1,700 per month.
Workers were also allegedly subjected to salary deductions without their consent.
Workers allegedly made to work up to 15 hours a day
JTKSM also found that workers were allegedly subjected to excessive overtime, with some ordered to work for up to 15 hours a day.
The department said records found during the operation showed that some workers had fled, reportedly because they were unable to withstand the alleged exploitation and movement restrictions imposed by their employers.
The operation also uncovered alleged recruitment and supply of foreign workers without valid licences.
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