Malaysia’s Employment Act (1955): A Short Guide

As an employer or business owner in Malaysia, you’ll want to understand the Malaysia Employment Act (1955) clearly to ensure compliance. This short guide will give you a broad overview of all the key aspects to consider, as well as how the recent changes made to minimum wage and other aspects from the Employment (Amendment) Act 2022 may affect you.

In this guide, we cover the important aspects of Malaysia employment law, including:

• What is Malaysia’s Employment Act

• Employees that don’t fall under the Employment Act

• The current minimum wage in Malaysia

• Required statutory deductions from an employee’s salary

• Minimum requirements for annual leave

• Minimum requirements for sick leave

• Public holidays

• Overtime rates

• Maternity leave and protections

• Working hours

• Sexual harassment complaints

• Flexible work arrangements