MYR 20,400 per year
Employing in Malaysia
Key employment information for hiring and managing employees in Malaysia.
Minimum Wage
MYR 20,400
per year
Employer costs
~1%
of salary
Minimum Wage
Employer costs
- Hrdf Levy: 1%
Taxes
Estimated employer contributions of approximately 1% of gross salary, covering mandatory social contributions and insurance.
Employee Taxes
0%
RM0 – RM5,000
1%
RM5,001 – RM20,000
3%
RM20,001 – RM35,000
6%
RM35,001 – RM50,000
11%
RM50,001 – RM70,000
19%
RM70,001 – RM100,000
25%
RM100,001 – RM400,000
26%
RM400,001 – RM600,000
28%
RM600,001 – RM2,000,000
30%
RM2,000,001+
Employer Taxes & Contributions
Estimated Employer Cost
~1%
Hrdf Levy
1%
Working hours
Working hours per week
40 hours per week
Leave
Annual leave
8 days per year
Personal/Carer's leave
14 days per year
Public holidays in Malaysia
Birthday Of Hm Yang Di Pertuan Agong
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year Day 2
Christmas Day
Eid Al Adha
Eid Al Fitr
Eid Al Fitr Second Day
Islamic New Year
Labor Day
Malaysia Day
National Day
Prophets Birthday
Vesak Day
Termination
Notice period
30 days minimum (28 days during probation)
Probation period
90 – 180 days
