🇲🇾 Employment Act 1955 Section 60A • Working Hours & Overtime

Malaysia Overtime Pay Calculator

Calculate your statutory overtime pay under Section 60A: Hourly Rate of Pay (HRP = monthly / 26 / 8), normal workday 1.5x, rest day 2.0x, and public holiday double/triple time in MYR.

⚡ Typical Overtime Presets

Wage & Overtime Hours

RM
HRP = Basic Wage ÷ 26 ÷ 8 hours (Monthly / 208)
Total Statutory Overtime Earnings
RM 592.31
HRP: RM 15.38 / hr • Gross Salary with Overtime: RM 3,792.31

Overtime Calculation Matrix

Overtime Classification Hours & Multiplier Amount (MYR)
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Frequently Asked Questions (Statutory FAQs)

Who is eligible for statutory overtime pay under the Employment Act in Malaysia?

Under the amended First Schedule (effective 2023), overtime pay provisions under Section 60A apply to all employees earning up to RM 4,000 per month, as well as manual laborers regardless of wage level.

How is the Hourly Rate of Pay (HRP) calculated in Malaysia?

Under Section 60I: Daily Ordinary Rate of Pay (ORP) = Monthly Basic Wage / 26. Hourly Rate of Pay (HRP) = ORP / Normal Daily Working Hours (typically 8 hours), giving HRP = Monthly Wage / 208.

What is the overtime rate for working on a rest day in Malaysia?

Under Section 60D: If an employee works half normal hours on a rest day: 0.5 day wage. If full normal hours: 1.0 day wage. For hours worked beyond normal hours on a rest day: 2.0x HRP.

What is the overtime rate for working on a gazetted public holiday?

Under Section 60D(3): For normal hours worked on a public holiday: 2 days wages at ORP. For hours worked beyond normal hours on a public holiday: 3.0x HRP.

What is the legal maximum limit on overtime hours in Malaysia?

Under the Employment (Limitation of Overtime Work) Regulations 1980, the maximum allowable overtime work is 104 hours in any one calendar month.