# Malaysia

Type: government

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## Timeline

- **2026-Q3**: Certification Window — Anticipated surge in Malaysian companies applying for 2027 certification based on new benchmarks.
- **2026-03-09**: Formal Ratification — Deputy Minister confirms ratification of seven core conventions and one protocol.
- **2026-02-26**: Official List Release — The 20 organizations making the 2026 list are officially revealed to the public.
- **2026-02-23**: Announcement of Inaugural List — Great Place To Work announces the first-ever globally recognized Best Workplaces list for Malaysia.
- **2024-10-15**: Legislative Review — Ministry of Human Resources initiates review of Trade Unions Act to align with ILO standards.
- **2022-03-21**: Protocol Commitment — Malaysia deposits instrument of ratification for the Forced Labour Protocol.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Malaysia Aligns with Global Labor Standards via Major ILO Ratifications
2026-03-09 09:34:20 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Malaysia has formally ratified seven core International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions and one protocol, marking a decisive step toward modernizing its national labor framework. This move signals a commitment to international standards on forced labor, collective bargaining, and workplace safety, directly impacting compliance requirements for firms in the region.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/malaysia-ratifies-ilo-core-conventions-2026

### Malaysia Debuts First Global Best Workplaces List Amid Talent War
2026-02-23 13:06:57 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Great Place To Work is launching Malaysia's inaugural 'Best Workplaces' list on February 26, 2026, applying the Fortune 100 methodology to the local market for the first time. Based on 45,000 employee surveys, the list identifies 20 top organizations across diverse sectors that meet global standards for workplace culture.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/malaysia-first-global-best-workplaces-list-2026

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