ROS Says Temporary Dissolution of MTUC Carried Out According to Legal Provisions
Labour Organisation Allegedly Failed to Comply With Financial Reporting Directives
PUTRAJAYA — The Registrar of Societies (ROS) has stressed that the Temporary Dissolution Order imposed on the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) was carried out fully in accordance with Malaysian law and existing regulatory provisions.
According to ROS, the action followed repeated non-compliance by the organisation involving several written directives previously issued by the department.
In a statement released today, ROS said MTUC had failed to comply with an instruction dated April 6 requiring the submission of audited financial statements and balance sheets.
The directive also involved information concerning financial resources or assets allegedly received from foreign sources between 2020 and 2025.
“The Temporary Dissolution Order was issued in line with Section 14(5) of the Societies Act 1966 following an assessment of the organisation’s continued failure to comply with the directives issued,” the department said.
ROS explained that every regulatory action against registered organisations is conducted professionally, transparently and according to the law without influence from any external interests.
The department added that its decisions are based on detailed examination of documents, facts and the level of compliance shown by the organisation involved.
At the same time, ROS clarified that MTUC still has the right to file an appeal with the Home Minister within 30 days from the date the order was issued.
According to the department, the dissolution order will automatically become final if no appeal is submitted within the stipulated period or if the appeal is rejected.
“ROS remains committed to carrying out its regulatory responsibilities firmly, fairly and with integrity to ensure all registered organisations comply with national laws and regulations,” the statement added.
MTUC is recognised as one of Malaysia’s largest labour organisations and has long represented workers from various employment sectors across the country.
The move against the organisation is expected to attract widespread attention from labour groups, worker representatives and trade union activists due to MTUC’s influential role in labour rights advocacy.
The development has also sparked questions regarding the future operations and administrative standing of the organisation should the dissolution order eventually take full effect.
As of now, MTUC has not issued any official response regarding the temporary dissolution action announced by ROS.
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