Malaysia Maternity & Paternity Benefit Calculator
Calculate statutory paid maternity allowance (98 consecutive calendar days) and paid paternity leave (7 consecutive days) under amended Malaysian employment legislation.
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Frequently Asked Questions (Statutory FAQs)
How many days of paid maternity leave are guaranteed in Malaysia?
Under the Employment (Amendment) Act 2022 (effective January 2023), paid maternity leave increased from 60 days to ninety-eight (98) consecutive calendar days at full ordinary rate of pay.
What is the qualifying condition for paid maternity leave in Malaysia?
The employee must have been employed by the employer at any time in the 4 months immediately preceding confinement and for an aggregate of at least 90 days in the 9 months prior.
What is the statutory paternity leave entitlement for fathers in Malaysia?
Married male employees are entitled to seven (7) consecutive days of paid paternity leave for each confinement (up to a maximum of 5 confinements across all spouses), provided they have worked at least 12 months with the employer.
Can an employer terminate a pregnant employee in Malaysia?
Under Section 41A, it is an offense to terminate a female employee who is pregnant or suffering from pregnancy-related illness, except on grounds of willful misconduct or business closure.
Who pays the maternity leave allowance in Malaysia?
Maternity allowance in Malaysia is funded directly 100% by the employer as a statutory obligation based on the employee regular monthly wage.