{"id":2957,"date":"2026-04-06T07:08:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T07:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/?p=2957"},"modified":"2026-04-06T07:08:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T07:08:54","slug":"maternity-leave-in-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/maternity-leave-in-malaysia\/","title":{"rendered":"Maternity Leave in Malaysia (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are you one of the\u00a0mothers or to-be who is\u00a0unsure about\u00a0maternity leave\u00a0rights, wondering\u00a0how long\u00a0you\u00a0can take off, whether\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0be paid, or what\u00a0your\u00a0employer is legally required to provide?\u00a0This guide breaks down\u00a0maternity leave\u00a0requirements and policies\u00a0in Malaysia\u00a0(2026)\u00a0to give you clear, practical answers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h2><strong>What\u2019s Different About Time Off for New Parents in Malaysia (2026)?\u202f\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Employment (Amendment) Act 2022, which started on\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1 January 2023<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, brought\u00a0big changes\u00a0to maternity and\u00a0paternity leave. These rules\u00a0remain\u00a0in force in 2026, with no further amendments announced under the Employment Act 1955 as of the latest government updates.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">The main updates:\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maternity leave\u00a0grew to\u00a098 days<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f(up from\u00a060 days\u00a0before).\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h2><strong>Maternity Leave\u00a0in Malaysia (2026)\u202f\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">How Long is\u00a0Maternity Leave<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">In\u00a02026 working moms can take\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">98 days (14 weeks) of\u00a0maternity leave<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a change that many have greeted with enthusiasm.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h2><strong>Will You Receive Pay During\u00a0Maternity Leave\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes. Your employer must give you\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">100% of your wages<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fwhile\u202fyou\u2019re\u202fon\u00a0maternity leave\u00a0if:\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" 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;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Under the Employment Act 1955 (as amended), maternity protection applies to all employees regardless of salary. However, entitlement to maternity allowance (paid\u00a0leave) depends on meeting eligibility conditions such as service duration and employment status.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" 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;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You do\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">manual\u00a0labour<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202for\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">domestic work<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, no matter how much you earn.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many firms offer more than the bare minimum through their own HR rules.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h2><strong>Who Can Get Paid\u00a0Maternity Leave\u00a0(2026)\u202f\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To qualify under the Act, you need to:\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" 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;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You must have worked at least\u00a090 days\u00a0within the 9 months before confinement (childbirth).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" 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;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You must be employed by the same employer at any time during the 4 months\u00a0immediately\u00a0before your confinement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<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;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You need to have a\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">live birth<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f(some employers give leave for stillbirths too).\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Important Note<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: A female employee is\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">not\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">entitled to any maternity allowance if, at the time of her confinement, she has five or more surviving children.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h2><strong>Can You Get More Time Off for\u00a0Maternity Leave\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The law gives you\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">98 days<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fminimum. Any\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">extra time off<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fwithout pay or more benefits depend on your job contract or what your company offers.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h2><strong>Why Use Leave Management Software to Handle\u00a0Maternity Leave?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Managing parental leave involves more than just counting days\u2014it\u2019s\u202fabout making sure you\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">follow the rules,\u00a0keep\u00a0things clear, and\u00a0plan\u00a0your workforce.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With Info-Tech\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/leave-management-software\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Leave Management Software<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, HR teams can:\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<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;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Figure out leave based on maternity\/paternity laws\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" 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;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check if employees qualify right away\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" 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;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Create reports that meet legal requirements\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" 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;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Steer clear of\u202fmistakes that come from tracking by hand in Excel or WhatsApp\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Maternity Leave<\/strong> <strong>FAQs<\/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\">How many months is the maternity leave?<\/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\">\r\n\r\nMaternity leave in Malaysia is for about 3 months and 1 week (more precisely, 98 days).\r\n\r\n<\/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\">When can you start maternity leave?<\/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\">\r\n\r\nIn Malaysia, you can start your maternity leave up to 30 days before your expected delivery date.\r\n\r\n<\/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\">Can I resign on maternity leave?<\/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\">\r\n\r\nYes, in Malaysia, you can resign while on maternity leave, but the notice period still applies, and it can overlap with your maternity leave.\r\n\r\n<\/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\">Do you have to pay back maternity pay?<\/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\">\r\n\r\nGenerally, it is not required to pay back maternity pay. 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