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Detailed schedule of statutory paid leaves by tenure of service, mandatory public holidays under Section 60D, and medical certificate rules.
Minimum Statutory Leave Entitlements
Under Section 60E and 60F of the Employment Act 1955, employees are entitled to minimum statutory paid leave based on length of continuous service:
1. Paid Annual Leave
- Less than 2 years of service: 8 days per year.
- 2 years to less than 5 years: 12 days per year.
- 5 years or more: 16 days per year.
2. Paid Sick & Hospitalisation Leave
- Outpatient Sick Leave: 14 days (tenure < 2 yrs), 18 days (tenure 2-5 yrs), 22 days (tenure 5+ yrs) upon presentation of MC from a registered medical practitioner.
- Hospitalisation Leave: Up to 60 days deemed necessary by a registered doctor (separate and distinct from ordinary outpatient sick leave).
3. Mandatory Public Holidays
Employers must observe at least 11 gazetted public holidays annually, five of which are compulsory: National Day, Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday, Ruler's/Governor's Birthday, Labour Day, and Malaysia Day.