Annual Leave in Malaysia 2026: 8, 12 or 16 Days, the 12-Month Window to Use Them, and When Unused Leave Becomes Cash
The Employment Act gives every employee 8, 12 or 16 days of paid annual leave depending on years of service, on top of rest days and public holidays. Leave not taken within 12 months after each service year lapses, cash in lieu needs your written agreement, and unused days are paid out when the job ends. Here is what section 60E actually says.
