Rights & Remedies
Humane Livelihood
The constitutional right of every citizen to work and earn a living that allows for a decent and dignified existence.
Definition
Article 27(2) of the 1945 Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to work and to earn a 'humane livelihood' (penghidupan yang layak bagi kemanusiaan). This term signifies a standard of living that is sufficient to meet basic needs, ensure well-being, and allow individuals to live with dignity and respect. It implies that wages and working conditions should be adequate to support a decent quality of life, forming a fundamental basis for fair wage policies and labor protections.