Maternity Leave in Malaysia 2026: The 98 Days You Are Owed, the 7 Days for Fathers, and the 30-Day Allowance That Is Not Law Yet
Every female employee in Malaysia is entitled to 98 consecutive days of maternity leave per confinement, and fathers get 7 paid days of paternity leave, whatever they earn. The rules have covered Sabah and Sarawak since May 2025. What is not yet in force is the Post-Maternity Leave Allowance announced on Labour Day 2026: 80% of your monthly wage for up to 30 extra days, paid by PERKESO rather than your employer. Here is what the Employment Act actually says, who misses out, and where EPCB stands.
