Sick Leave in Malaysia 2026: 14, 18 or 22 Days, a Separate 60 for Hospital, and the 48-Hour Rule
Under section 60F of the Employment Act 1955, paid sick leave is 14, 18 or 22 days a year depending on how long you have worked, and hospitalisation leave is a separate 60 days. An MC only protects you if you tell your employer within 48 hours. Here is what the Act and the Labour Department actually say, including the panel clinic rule.
