{"id":2448,"date":"2026-03-02T07:15:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T07:15:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/?p=2448"},"modified":"2026-04-14T06:48:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T06:48:24","slug":"hospitalization-leave-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/hospitalization-leave-malaysia\/","title":{"rendered":"Hospitalization Leave in Malaysia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As per Malaysian Laws, employees are entitled to encompass different types of leaves such as annual leave, sick leave, maternity leave and some special leaves like hospitalization leave, compassionate leave, childcare leave, and birthday leave.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Under\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Section\u00a060F of the Employment Act 1955\u00a0(amended in 2022)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, key changes were brought, including the separation of sick leave from hospitalization leave. This article would give you a clear understanding of what is and isn\u2019t a part of hospitalization leave.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<blockquote><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CLICK TO READ ABOUT ANNUAL LEAVE:\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/annual-leave-malaysia-rules-forecasts\/\">Annual Leave Malaysia 2026: Rules, Forecasts &amp; HR Practices<\/a><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335572071&quot;:4,&quot;335572072&quot;:4,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:4,&quot;335572076&quot;:4,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:4,&quot;335572080&quot;:4,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:4,&quot;335572084&quot;:4,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;single&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;single&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/blockquote>\r\n<h2><strong>\u00a0What is Hospitalization Leave\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Imagine you suddenly fall sick or unexpectedly meet with an accident and you must be admitted to the hospital. Your foremost worry would not be your health, but about your job, leave, and salary. Malaysian law has put an end to such worries by implementing hospitalization leave.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hospitalization leave is a type of leave entitled to the all the professionals working in Malaysia (except domestic servants), which came into effect from January 1, 2023. This leave is applicable to be availed by employees who are:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">admitted to the hospital\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">or\u00a0are certified\u00a0by a qualified doctor\u00a0to\u00a0be\u00a0needing\u00a0hospital treatment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><strong>\u00a0How Many Days Can Hospitalization Leave Be Availed For\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This leave can be utilized up to 60 days per calendar year, apart from the sick leaves. After the amendment of the 1955 Employment Act in 2022, hospitalization leave is no longer <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">inclusive<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of sick leave, thereby\u00a0broadening the days of total possible paid medical\u00a0leaves.\u00a0It is also applicable to all employees regardless of their pay, except for domestic servants.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2450 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Years-of-service-1024x831.png\" alt=\"Years of service\" width=\"579\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Years-of-service-1024x831.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Years-of-service-300x243.png 300w, https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Years-of-service-768x623.png 768w, https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Years-of-service.png 1347w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Why\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Hospitalization Leave Matters\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Both employers and employees\u00a0benefit\u00a0from this leave in\u00a0different ways.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>1.Financial Support During Recovery- <\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hospitalization of an employee will disable their ability to work. Paid leave during those tough times will reduce their financial stress and ensure that they receive their income even during the recovery period.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>2.Job Security- <\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Legal protection to\u00a0occupation\u00a0is provided to employees so that they are not forced to resign due to their hospital admission or temporary illness.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>3. Legal Compliance for Employers- <\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Providing hospitalization leave to the qualifying employees ensures compliance with the Employment Act 1955, thereby erasing potential disputes and legal risks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Steps to Apply for Hospitalization Leave\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Follow these steps to smoothly apply and get your hospitalization leave approved:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Step -1: Informing the Employer\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The first and the crucial step is to\u00a0pass-on\u00a0the information\u00a0to the immediate superior or your HR department.\u00a0It is mandatory to inform the absence, so that further steps for the approval of this leave can be carried over.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Step-2:\u00a0Provide Necessary Documents:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Medical proof is\u00a0required\u00a0to\u00a0confirm and verify your absence. A medical certificate (MC)\u00a0and\/or\u00a0documents of\u00a0hospital\u00a0admission\u00a0and discharge are\u00a0essential to be produced to\u00a0the employer.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Proof and Documents Needed\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Proper medical documentation proofs are to be attached for availing hospitalization leave in Malaysia. Failure to submit these might lead to the leave being treated as unauthorised or unpaid.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Medical Certificate (MC)\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It must be issued by a registered medical practitioner. It should\u00a0state\u00a0the period of treatment and recovery time\u00a0required, also mentioning the\u00a0diagnosis and need for hospital treatment. This is the most important document\u00a0required\u00a0for approval.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Hospital Admission Slip\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Proof of admission to the hospital (if admitted),\u00a0displaying\u00a0the date, time, and the hospital details\u00a0is also a supporting document.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Discharge Summary\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Discharge slip when compared with the admission slip will provide the number of actual days of hospitalization. This may also include the recommended days required for recovery.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Company Leave\u00a0Application\u00a0Form\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If\u00a0the\u00a0employer&#8217;s policy demands, if it is\u00a0required\u00a0to\u00a0fill in an\u00a0internal HR form or\u00a0submit\u00a0it online.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Pay During Hospitalization Leave\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Legally, employers must pay the employee in hospitalization leave as per their ordinary rate of pay. This means that the employee should receive the normal daily pay, as mentioned in the employment contract. This will typically include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Basic Salary\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fixed allowance\u00a0(if contract\u00a0states\u00a0this as a part of allowance)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2451 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/What-is-included-and-what-is-not-1024x527.png\" alt=\"What is included and what is not,\" width=\"635\" height=\"327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/What-is-included-and-what-is-not-1024x527.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/What-is-included-and-what-is-not-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/What-is-included-and-what-is-not-768x395.png 768w, https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/What-is-included-and-what-is-not.png 1379w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Wrapping up\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Understanding the regulations of hospitalization leave helps the employees as well as the employers to understand the rights, responsibilities, and required documents. For employees, this leave gives financial support and peace during serious health issues. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">For employers, managing\u00a0unplanned leaves such as these can lead to legal risk, payroll errors, or administrative disputes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is where\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/hrms-software\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>HRMS<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0software can come in handy.\u00a0It can digitally store MCs and other related documents, automate\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/payroll-software\">payroll<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0calculations,\u00a0and\u00a0comply with\u00a0updated Employment Act requirements.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strong HR rules combined with a dependable HRMS solution guarantee that hospitalization leave is handled equitably, legally, and smoothly in today&#8217;s digital workplace,\u00a0benefiting\u00a0the company and its employees.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Frequently Asked Questions:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"mi-faq\">\r\n<div id=\"accordionExample\" class=\"accordion\">\r\n<div class=\"card\">\r\n<div id=\"headingOne\" class=\"card-head\">\r\n<div class=\"acc-arrow\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapseOne\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapseOne\">\r\n<h4 class=\"Positionheader\">Are Sick Leave and Hospitalization Leave the Same?<\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"collapseOne\" class=\"collapse show\" aria-labelledby=\"headingOne\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\r\n<div class=\"card-body\">No, sick leave and hospitalization leave are not the same as per the 2022 amendment of the Employment Act 1955.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card\">\r\n<div id=\"headingtwo\" class=\"card-head\">\r\n<div class=\"collapsed acc-arrow\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsetwo\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsetwo\">\r\n<h4 class=\"Positionheader\">How Many Days of Hospitalization Leave Can I Avail in a Year?<\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"collapsetwo\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingtwo\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\r\n<div class=\"card-body\">60 days of hospitalization leave can be availed per calendar year.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card\">\r\n<div id=\"headingthree\" class=\"card-head\">\r\n<div class=\"collapsed acc-arrow\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsethree\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsethree\">\r\n<h4 class=\"Positionheader\">Does Hospitalization Leave Apply to Employees in Probation Period?<\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"collapsethree\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingthree\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\r\n<div class=\"card-body\">Yes, hospitalization leave does apply to employees in probation period, covered under the Employment Act 1955.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card\">\r\n<div id=\"headingfour\" class=\"card-head\">\r\n<div class=\"collapsed acc-arrow\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsefour\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsefour\">\r\n<h4 class=\"Positionheader\">Is Hospitalization Leave Deducted from Annual Leave?<\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"collapsefour\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfour\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\r\n<div class=\"card-body\">No, hospitalization leave cannot be deducted from annual leave, as both are two different leave entitlements.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\r\n  \"mainEntity\": 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