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Is a job at 13 banned in Malaysia?

Partly. A job at 13 is restricted in Malaysia. Under 15: light work in a family business or licensed shows.

Children and Young Persons (Employment) Act 1966 as amended 2019: a child under 15 may do light work in a family undertaking, licensed public entertainment, approved school work or apprenticeship.

Source: Act 350 (Act A1586 2019)

• Malaysia is one of 41 countries where a job at 13 is banned, and 36 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 1 of 3 (Thailand).
• In Asia: banned in 12 of 46 countries.

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Other countries that ban a job at 13

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