DOSH Notification of Place of Work (PEMTK): What Employers Need to Know

PEMTK (Pemberitahuan Tempat Kerja) is how an employer tells DOSH that a premises is being occupied or used as a place of work. It’s a legal requirement under Section 27A of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Act 514), and it’s submitted online through DOSH’s MyKKP system. Failing to notify is an offence — on conviction, a fine of up to RM100,000, imprisonment of up to a year, or both.

What is PEMTK?

  • PEMTK stands for Pemberitahuan Tempat Kerja — “Notification of a Place of Work”
  • It’s the process by which an employer, occupier, or responsible person notifies DOSH/JKKP that a premises is being occupied, used, or operated as a place of work
  • It helps DOSH build a record of the workplace — its location, business activity, machinery, work process, and the safety and health risks involved
  • It replaces what used to be called “factory registration” under the now-repealed Factories and Machinery Act 1967
  • PEMTK is submitted online through MyKKP (mykkp.dosh.gov.my), DOSH’s digital services portal

Is PEMTK a legal requirement?

  • Yes. It’s a statutory duty under Section 27A(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Act 514)
  • Section 27A(1) requires any person who occupies or uses a premises as a place of work, or carries out any activity at a place of work, to give notice to a DOSH officer
  • This provision was inserted through the Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022 (Act A1648), which came into force on 1 June 2024 alongside the repeal of the Factories and Machinery Act 1967
  • This notification applies to ALL Places of Work regardless of industry as long as an employer and employee relationship has been established.

What are the fines for not doing PEMTK?

  • Failure to give notice under Section 27A(1) is an offence under Section 27A(3) of the Act
  • On conviction: a fine not exceeding RM100,000, imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both
  • This sits alongside DOSH’s broader enforcement powers — improvement notices, prohibition notices, and stop-work orders — which can affect operations even before a court case is heard
  • An unregistered workplace is also harder to defend during a DOSH inspection or after an accident, since there’s no official record that the premises, its activities, or its OSH arrangements were ever declared

What documents are required for PEMTK?

Based on DOSH’s official MyKKP user manual for PEMTK applicants, the following supporting documents are commonly required:

  • Workplace location plan
  • SSM business registration certificate
  • Process flowchart (work process diagram)
  • Machinery layout plan, based on the process flowchart, where machinery is used
  • Letter from the local authority regarding the factory site, building, and business licence, where applicable
  • Letter from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), where applicable
  • Other supporting documents as requested by DOSH

FAQ

Is PEMTK the same as factory registration?

PEMTK is the current equivalent of what used to be called factory registration under the Factories and Machinery Act 1967, which was repealed on 1 June 2024. The process now runs through MyKKP under Section 27A of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994.

No. PEMTK is about notifying DOSH that a premises exists and is used as a place of work. PMT and CF renewal relate to regulated plant and machinery — such as pressure vessels, boilers, and lifting equipment — and are separate applications. A PEMTK is required before you can apply for CF.

Yes, as long as an employer and employee relationship has been established by organization.

As early as possible — ideally before the workplace starts operating, and definitely before a DOSH inspection or workplace accident forces the question. For an existing, unregistered workplace, the safest approach is to regularise the notification as soon as the gap is identified.

Typically within 20 working days.

Once DOSH has reviewed the application through MyKKP, the outcome is either a notification letter confirming the workplace has been recorded, or a rejection letter if the application is incomplete or not approved — both are issued through MyKKP under your PEMTK reference number.

A PEMTK notification does not expire or need periodic renewal like a Certificate of Fitness, but employers should update DOSH if the workplace’s activities, machinery, or ownership change materially.

Yes. MESH can confirm whether your workplace or activity is covered, prepare and check that your supporting documents — location plan, SSM certificate, process flowchart, machinery layout, and other letters — are complete and consistent before submission, handle the MyKKP submission itself, and follow up with DOSH on your behalf through to a decision.