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MALAYSIA · FOR MANAGERS

Malaysia annual leave entitlement calculator

Under the Employment Act 1955, employees get paid annual leave for every 12 months of continuous service with the same employer: 8, 12 or 16 days depending on length of service. Leave can be pro-rated for an incomplete year. Sabah and Sarawak have their own labour ordinances.

Minimum annual leave per year8 days

Entitlement by length of service

Less than 2 years8 days
2 years to less than 5 years12 days
5 years or more16 days

Good to know

  • Annual leave is separate from rest days, public holidays and sick leave.
  • Contracts can give more than the minimum, never less.
  • Plan leave across the team so people can actually use it.

General information for managers, checked in October 2026. It is not legal advice, and contracts or company policies may give more. Always check the official source: Department of Labour Peninsular Malaysia (JTKSM).

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