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Malaysia
Malaysia guarantees 8-16 days based on seniority (Employment Act 1955 sec. 60E). 11 holidays. Maternity 98 days (2023 reform).
Authority: Employment Act 1955 · SOCSO · MOHR
Leave
8-16 days seniority
Holidays
11 fed
Mat
98 days (2023)
Pat
7 days
Sick
14-60 paid days
Framework
EA 1955
01
Annual paid leave
EA 1955EA 1955 sec. 60E: 8 days (<2 yrs), 12 days (2-5), 16 days (5+).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| <2 yrs | 8 j | 100% | EA |
| 2-5 yrs | 12 j | 100% | EA |
| 5+ yrs | 16 j | 100% | EA |
Official sources: MOHR
02
Public holidays
11 fed11 federal + state holidays.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | New Year | All | — |
| Variable | Chinese NY (2 j) | All | — |
| Variable | Hari Raya Aidilfitri (2 j) | All | — |
| 1 May | Labour Day | All | — |
| Variable | Wesak | All | — |
| Variable | King’s Birthday | All | — |
| Variable | Hari Raya Aidiladha | All | — |
| 31 Aug | Merdeka | All | — |
| 16 Sep | Malaysia Day | All | — |
| Variable | Deepavali | All | — |
| 25 Dec | Christmas | All | — |
Official sources: MOHR
03
Sick leave
14-60 paid days14-60 paid days by seniority + 60 days hospitalization.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| <2 yrs | 0 j | 14 j 100% | EA |
| 5+ yrs | 0 j | 22 j 100% | EA |
| Hospital | 0 j | 60 j 100% | EA |
Official sources: SOCSO
04
Maternity, paternity, parental
98 days mat · 7 days patMat 98 days (2023 reform, ex-60). Pat 7 days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat | 98 j | 100% | EA 2023 |
| Pat | 7 j | 100% | EA 2023 |
Official sources: MOHR
05
Special leaves
EAEA: marriage 3 days, bereavement 1-3 days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 3 j | 100% | EA |
| Bereavement | 1-3 j | 100% | EA |
Official sources: MOHR
Centralize Malaysia absences
Illizeo applies EA 1955 + 2023 reform + SOCSO.
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