Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) is deeply committed to advancing the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through education, research, innovation, and community engagement. As an entrepreneurial university, UMK embraces sustainability as a guiding principle that shapes its teaching, learning, and operational culture. The university strives to create meaningful social, environmental, and economic impact by nurturing responsible leaders, promoting inclusive growth, and developing solutions that benefit both people and the planet.

As an entrepreneurial university, UMK champions inclusive and sustainable economic growth. The university nurtures innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship while ensuring fair and productive work environments. UMK prepares graduates with the skills and ethics needed to drive Malaysia’s future economy responsibly.

PAYMENT OF LIVING WAGE TO STAFF AND FACULTY

Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) ensures that all staff and faculty members are paid at least the living wage as determined by the national standards. UMK adopts the Service Circular No. 1 Year 2024: Implementation of the Public Service Remuneration System for Federal Public Service Officers, issued by the Public Service Department (JPA). This implementation guarantees that salary levels are aligned with national requirements, meet current living cost needs, and comply with government guidelines to safeguard the welfare of the university community

RECOGNITION OF UNIONS FOR ALL STAFF, INCLUDING WOMEN AND INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEES

Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) recognises unions for all staff, including women and international staff. UMK supports staff representation through four recognised unions and associations:

Kelab Kebajikan Staf Universiti Malaysia Kelantan
Kesatuan Staf Pelaksana Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (KESPUMK)
Persatuan Pegawai Tadbir dan Ikhtisas
Persatuan Kakitangan Akademik Universiti Malaysia Kelantan

These bodies serve to protect staff welfare, provide a platform for collective representation, and ensure that the rights and interests of all employees are respected.

WORKPLACE NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) adopts and complies with the policy established by the Department of Labour Peninsular Malaysia regarding the prevention of discrimination in employment. This ensures that all employment practices at UMK are fair, inclusive, and in accordance with national regulations to protect the rights and equal opportunities of all employees.

POLICY COMMITMENT AGAINST FORCED LABOUR, MODERN SLAVERY, AND CHILD LABOUR

Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) is committed to preventing forced labour, modern slavery, human trafficking, and child labour. UMK adheres to and implements the regulations outlined by the Government of Malaysia under the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007 (ATIPSOM 2007). This ensures that UMK maintains ethical employment practices, safeguards human rights, and upholds a zero-tolerance stance towards any form of exploitation within the university environment.

Gambar Anti Pemerdagangan Orang

POLICY ON EQUIVALENT WORKER RIGHTS IN OUTSOURCING

Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) has a policy that guarantees equivalent rights for workers even when certain activities are outsourced to third-party providers. Through the implementation of the Public Complaint Management System (SiSPA), UMK provides a transparent monitoring and reporting mechanism that allows any issues related to worker welfare, rights, or non-compliance by contractors to be reported and addressed promptly. This system ensures that outsourced workers receive fair treatment, a safe working environment, and equal protection of rights as outlined in the university’s policies and procurement requirements. With SiSPA in place, UMK is able to ensure that third-party contractors comply with the ethical standards and worker welfare obligations established by the university.

PAY SCALE EQUITY POLICY AND GENDER PAY GAP COMMITMENT

Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) is committed to ensuring pay scale equity, including the elimination of gender-based pay gaps. UMK adheres to the Service Circular No. 1 Year 2024: Implementation of the Public Service Remuneration System for Federal Public Service Officers, issued by the Malaysian Public Service Department (JPA). This policy ensures transparent and standardised salary structures across all positions, guaranteeing fair and equitable pay practices without discrimination, including on the basis of gender.

MEASUREMENT AND TRACKING OF GENDER PAY EQUITY

Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) monitors and ensures gender equity in its pay scale by adhering to the Service Circular No. 1 Year 2024: Implementation of the Public Service Remuneration System for Federal Public Service Officers, issued by the Public Service Department (JPA). Through this standardised remuneration framework, UMK upholds transparent salary structures and ensures that pay is based on position and qualifications, thereby preventing gender-based salary disparities and supporting equitable compensation for all employees.

EMPLOYEE APPEAL PROCESS FOR RIGHTS AND PAY DISPUTES

Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) has an established process for handling employee appeals related to employment rights, remuneration, and other service matters. This process is managed under the Office of the Registrar (Pejabat Pendaftar UMK), which serves as the central unit responsible for employee welfare and human resource governance.

UMK staff may submit their appeals formally through the prescribed channels within the Registrar’s Office, where each case will be reviewed in accordance with university regulations, public service guidelines, and fair administrative practices. The process ensures that all appeals are handled objectively, transparently, and with due consideration to both employee rights and institutional policies.

RECOGNITION OF LABOUR RIGHTS FOR ALL STAFF, INCLUDING WOMEN AND INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEES

Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) recognises and upholds labour rights, including freedom of association and collective bargaining for all employees, including women and international staff. UMK operates in accordance with the Constitution of the Joint Consultative Council (Majlis Bersama Jabatan – MBJ) Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, which provides a formal platform for employee representation and consultation. This ensures that staff have the right to voice concerns, engage in collective discussions, and participate in decision-making processes related to their welfare and employment conditions