INTRODUCTION

As a responsible corporate citizen, we recognize that our actions impact not only our bottom line but also the lives and well-being of individuals worldwide. It is within this context that we introduce our Human Rights Policy.

Our commitment extends beyond mere compliance: it reflects our genuine commitment to respect human rights, which is not just a legal obligation but a moral imperative. This policy serves as our guiding principle that aligns our operations, decisions, and interactions with universally recognized human rights principles.

The purpose of this policy is to outline the labour and human rights standards applicable to all employees at Jurukur Metra, regardless of their position, responsibilities, and work location.

SCOPE

Our company's Human Rights Policy stands as a beacon—a commitment that transcends borders and resonates with our workforce. It applies universally to the management, embracing all employees, shareholders, and contract workers within Jurukur Metra's diverse entities.

Thus, the Labor and Human Rights Policy of Jurukur Metra was created according to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, International Labor Organization, and Guiding Principle for Business and Human Rights. Since Jurukur Metra mainly operates in Sarawak, Malaysia. So, the policies were amended and aligned according to the Sarawak Labour Ordinance (SLO) and The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM).

REQUIREMENTS

NON-DISCRIMINATION

Jurukur Metra is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination of any kind, including race, gender, language, religion, political views, property, birth, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other unique characteristic. We ensure that all employees can perform their duties with equal dignity and rights, regardless of their differences.

Forced Labor

Jurukur Metra firmly bans all forms of forced labour, including bonded, indentured, and slave labor, as well as human trafficking. Consequently, employees must have the freedom to move freely and leave the workplace once their working hours and work task are completed.

CHILD LABOUR

Jurukur Metra strictly prohibits the employment of child labour under any circumstances. In accordance with the Sarawak Labour Ordinance, the minimum age for full-time employment at Jurukur Metra is set at 18 years old.

WORKING HOUR

The employees of Jurukur Metra's working hours are eight (8) hours per day. They are prohibited to work more than five (5) hours consecutive hours without a period of leisure not less than thirty (30) minutes of leisure. Finally, the employees of Jurukur Metra’s maximum working hours are not more than forty-eight (48) hours per week. (Section 105 Sarawak Labour Ordinance)

Therefore, the working day of Jurukur Metra is Monday to Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 PM). Saturday is not a rest day. The company has the right to call employees to work if needed.

OVERTIME

Overtime only be counted after eight (8) hours of work. The employee's maximum overtime hours must not exceed over ten (10) hours per day. The overtime payment shall be paid at a rate that is not less than one and a half of their hourly wages. (Section 105, Labour Ordinance of Sarawak)

REST DAY

Sunday is considered a rest day for the Jurukur Metra employees. The worker should not work more than half of their working hours and shall be given a similar rate to their hourly wages if asked to work on their rest day.

However, if the employees work more than half of his/her normal working hours, the employee shall be paid not less than two times his/her hourly rate of wages. (Section 105C, Labour Ordinance of Sarawak)

WAGES

Jurukur Metra shall follow the minimum wage order given by the Federal Government Gazette and follow any future amendment.

ANNUAL LEAVE

A Jurukur Metra permanent worker shall be entitled to paid annual leave of fourteen (14) days for every twelve (12) months of continuous service with Jurukur Metra.

This policy applies exclusively to permanent employees of Jurukur Metra. For those on probationary contracts or working as contract employees, any day of absence will be treated as unpaid leave. (Section 105D, Labour Ordinance of Sarawak).

COMPLAINT

All employees of Jurukur Metra has the right to file a complaint against any kind of harassment stated above and the company shall held an investigation on the reported complaint. Penalties and disciplinary action will be taken against the guilty party without prejudice.

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For more information, please contact the Human Resources Department of Jurukur Metra.

hr.jurukurmetra@gmail.com

LABOUR AND HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY
OF JURUKUR METRA (1ST EDITION)

July 2024

1st Floor, Sublot 12,

2 Cinta Commercial Centre,

Jln Datuk Haji Daud Bin Abdul Rahman, Petra Jaya, 93050 Kuching,

Sarawak