The present study was conducted in three old persons' homes located in Kinarut, Sandakan and Tawau, in the state of Sabah (East Malaysia). A total of 59 participants (28 women, 31 men) took part in the study, comprising support staff (administration and nursing) and direct staff (attendants). Participants were instructed to complete a self-reported questionnaire anonymously. The questionnaire consisted of questions on socio-demographic variables, a Bahasa Malaysia (Malay) version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), and scales of job clarity and workload.