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Information on annual leave, sick leave, maternity, paternity and parental leave, public holidays and other leave.

Malaysia :: A note on maternity pay

In Malaysia, the Employment Act now covers maternity leave provisions for all female employees …

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Malaysia :: Public holidays 2024

January 1 New Year’s Day (Monday) (except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis & Terengganu) February 10 Chinese New Year (Saturday) February 11 Chinese New Year, Day 2 (Sunday) May 1 Labour Day (Wednesday) May 22 Wesak Day (Buddha Day) (Wednesday) June 3 Birthday of SPB Yang di-Pertuan Agong Holiday (Monday) June 17 Hari Raya Qurban (Feast of Sacrifice) (Monday) July 7 Awal Muharram/Islamic New Year (Sunday) August 31 National Day/Hari Kebangsaan (Saturday) September 16 Malaysia Day/Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (Monday) October 31 Deepavali/Feast of Lights (except Sarawak) (Thursday) December 25 Christmas Day (Wednesday) Note: These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates …

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Malaysia :: Other leave

Employers often provide for up to 3 days marriage leave …

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Malaysia :: Sick leave

Entitlement to paid sick leave is progressive and depends on years of service …

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Malaysia :: Paternity leave

Fathers are entitled to 7 days paid paternity leave, provided they have 12 months service and give 30 days notice …

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Malaysia :: Maternity leave

The 2021 Employment Act (Amended 2022) imposed heavy restrictions on the dismissal of pregnant workers …

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Malaysia :: Annual leave

Employees are entitled to all public holidays if they fall on days they would normally work and if they must work on a public holiday employers must ensure that holiday days lost are enjoyed on the following day and at a normal pay rate …

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FedEE Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

The Federation of International Employers (FedEE) is committed to undertaking its activities in an ethical and humane way. We seek to verify that none of our Suppliers, Associates, Affiliates Representatives or Members is involved in unethical trade practices and operate our own employment policy in line with ILO conventions and the principles of best practice. Operational and strategic issues are the responsibility of the FedEE Board, whilst day-to-day running of FedEE is through its Secretary-General and contractual relationship with our operating affiliate FedEE Corporate Services Limited (FCSL). Our services are mainly engaged via FCSL and are principally in the fields of professional services, IT services, telecommunications, utilities and office supply. We undertake to pay our suppliers in a timely way and promote an organisational philosophy that promotes equality of opportunity, freedom of expression, tolerance and a liberal corporate stance. FedEE has its own code of conduct, developed many years ago, and seeks to both further that in the corporate world and adhere to it in our own organisation.