HOURS OF WORK - According to Malaysian Labour Law

What are the hours of work under the law?

An employee shall not be required under his contract of service to work

1. more than 5 consecutive hours without a period of leisure of not less than 30 minutes' duration.
2. more than 8 hours in one day.
3. in excess of a spread over a period of 10 hours in one day.
4. more than 48 hours in one week with certain provisos.