A Malaysian has sparked discussion online after sharing the shocking terms of an office job interview that left them questioning whether the company was following basic labour standards.
In a post shared on social media, the OP said the position initially appeared normal based on the job listing. However, many important details were only revealed during the interview, which immediately raised red flags.
No annual leave, no paid MC, no paid public holidays
“When I applied, none of these conditions were stated. They only explained everything during the interview,” the OP wrote.
It wasted both our time because I definitely do not want to work underpaid like this.”
According to the OP, the job offered a basic salary of RM1,700. After EPF and SOCSO deductions, they would take home about RM1,500. The role required working from 8:30am to 5:00pm, six days a week, with only one day off.
What stood out most were the leave and payment conditions.
They claimed the company did not provide annual leave. Any day off would result in salary deductions. Even medical leave supported by a doctor’s certificate would still be unpaid. More surprisingly, public holidays were also unpaid.
“PUBLIC HOLIDAYS COME WITH SALARY DEDUCTIONS,” the OP wrote, emphasising the condition in capital letters.
On top of that, employees would need to pay for their work attire through salary deductions. There were no allowances, no benefits, and even parking would cost RM6 per day.
The OP added that none of these conditions were stated in the job advertisement. They were only explained during the interview, which they felt wasted time for both sides, as they had no intention of accepting such underpaid work conditions.
“I do not want to work in a place that underpays staff like this,” they added.
The OP did not name the company but hinted that it is based in northern Malaysia, has branches in other states, and uses an Islamic and Shariah-compliant company name despite the owner not being Malay or Muslim.
They ended their post with a warning to job seekers.
If you see a job ad that does not mention salary, or offers RM1.7k for six working days without allowances or commission, do not bother applying,” they advised.
Netizens call out possible labour law violations
The post quickly attracted strong reactions from netizens, many criticising the company’s policies as exploitative.
“Already no annual leave, and even public holidays come with salary deductions. Public holidays are supposed to be paid double or triple. If they do not pay, this company is ridiculous,” one netizen commented.
Another netizen said such situations happen when unfair treatment becomes normalised.
“This is what happens when people normalise underpaid wages and unfair treatment by companies. When we speak up, we get told we are being demanding. We demand because we want to prevent situations like this,” they wrote.
Others urged the OP to take action.
“Please report this to the Labour Department. Malaysia has laws to protect workers. This is nonsense,” one commenter said.
Another netizen added, “Before applying for any job, make sure the company benefits follow labour law requirements set by the Ministry of Human Resources. If they do not comply, they are breaking the law.”
One remark in particular stood out.
“Even Filipino domestic helpers are paid RM2,600 now. What kind of disgraceful company is this?” a netizen wrote.
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