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paternity leave entitlements, policies, and guidelines in Malaysia.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blog-template-meta-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;padding-left:0\">Published<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2023-08-21T16:20:00+00:00\">Aug 21, 2023<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">Updated<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date__modified-date wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2025-09-16T02:54:06+00:00\">Sep 16, 2025<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\" 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Expectant mothers go through a huge life transition when welcoming a new member to their family, and maternity leave plays a pivotal role in supporting them as they cope with all the changes.\n\nAs an employer or HR professional, it\u2019s crucial for you to be across maternity leave policies so you are clear about your legal obligations and can provide expectant mothers with the essential support they need. Here\u2019s everything you need to know.\n<h2 id=\"what-is-maternity-leave\">What is maternity leave?<\/h2>\nMaternity leave is a type of paid or unpaid absence from work that is granted to pregnant employees or those who have recently given birth. It provides them with the necessary time to recover from childbirth, bond with their newborn, and address the various physical and emotional demands of motherhood. It is a crucial workplace benefit that acknowledges the unique needs of expectant and new mothers, enabling them to place their professional lives on hold temporarily, while they deal with a significant life transition.\n<h3 id=\"the-difference-between-maternity-and-paternity-leave\">The difference between maternity and paternity leave<\/h3>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"little child walking in a shop while holding his mother's hands\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14400\" height=\"1014\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/image3-2.png\" width=\"1728\"\/>\n\nMaternity leave and paternity leave are both types of leave granted to employees to support them during significant life events related to parenthood. However, they are designed for individuals in different roles and with different responsibilities.\n\nMaternity leave is typically granted to biological or adoptive mothers who have given birth or are about to give birth. Paternity leave, on the other hand, is granted to fathers or partners of individuals who have given birth. Its purpose is to provide fathers or partners with the opportunity to actively participate in the care of, and bonding process with, their newborn child. Paternity leave recognises the importance of a father\u2019s involvement in the early stages of parenting, and encourages shared responsibilities in childcare.\n\nMaternity leave tends to be longer than paternity leave due to the physical recovery and breastfeeding considerations for mothers. Paternity leave is often shorter but still vital for promoting family bonding, gender equality, and work-life balance. The specific duration and terms of both maternity and paternity leave also varies depending on company policies \u2014 some companies might choose to offer a longer period of maternity or paternity leave than legally required.\n<h2 id=\"are-malaysian-employers-legally-obliged-to-provide-maternity-leave\">Are Malaysian employers legally obliged to provide maternity leave?<\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mum holding her kid in a baby carrier while browsing in a shop\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14399\" height=\"1014\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/image2-2.png\" width=\"1728\"\/>\n\nYes, there are provisions for maternity leave for female employees under the <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/resources\/malaysia-employment-act\/\">Employment Act<\/a> (EA). With new amendments made to the Employment Act via the <a href=\"https:\/\/lom.agc.gov.my\/ilims\/upload\/portal\/akta\/outputaktap\/1731234_BI\/A1651%20BI.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Employment (Amendment) Act 2022<\/a>, there have been a few changes to maternity protections.\n<h3 id=\"how-many-days-of-paid-maternity-leave-do-employees-get\">How many days of paid maternity leave do employees get?<\/h3>\nThe length of paid maternity leave has been increased from 60 consecutive days previously to 98 consecutive days now. However, it shall not commence earlier than 30 days immediately preceding her confinement, or later than the day immediately following her confinement.\n\nIn the context of maternity leave in Malaysia, the term \u2018confinement\u2019 refers to the period of time following childbirth, where a mother takes time off from work to recover and care for herself and her newborn. In Malaysia, the confinement period is culturally significant, and there are various traditional practices and customs associated with it.\n\nNevertheless, a female employee may, with the consent of her employer, commence work at any time during the maternity leave \u2014 if she has been certified fit to resume work by a registered medical practitioner.\n<h3 id=\"maternity-allowance-regular-monthly-salary\">Maternity allowance (regular monthly salary)<\/h3>\nDuring the maternity leave period, employees are entitled to receive maternity allowance, which is typically calculated based on their average monthly wage. This maternity allowance is paid by the employer or the Social Security Organization (SOCSO), depending on the circumstances.\n\nEmployers are required to pay maternity allowance to an employee, if she has been employed for:\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">At least 90 days during the 9 months immediately before her confinement; or<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">She has been employed at any time in the four months immediately before her confinement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nHowever, maternity allowance is only provided for the first five children of eligible employees \u2014 if a female employee has more than five children, she shall not be entitled to any maternity allowance at the time of her confinement.\n\nBased on the Employment Act, a female employee is required to notify her employer of the expected confinement period and maternity leave start date within 60 days prior. Failure to do so or commencing maternity leave without any notice to the employer will cause her to lose her entitlement to maternity allowance.\n<h3 id=\"termination-of-a-pregnant-employee\">Termination of a pregnant employee<\/h3>\nIf a female employee is pregnant or is suffering from an illness arising from her pregnancy, the employer may not terminate her employment, or give her a notice of termination of employment, except on the grounds of:\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">A wilful breach of a condition of the contract of service;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Misconduct; or<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Closure of the employer\u2019s business.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nFor cases in which a female employee is terminated under the aforementioned conditions, the employer bears the burden of proving that the female employee\u2019s termination from employment was not on the grounds of her pregnancy or an illness arising from her pregnancy.\n<h3 id=\"how-many-days-of-paid-paternity-leave-do-employees-get\">How many days of paid paternity leave do employees get?<\/h3>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"couple shopping in a store while pushing their kid in a pram\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14398\" height=\"1014\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/09\/image1-2.png\" width=\"1728\"\/>\n\nAlthough there was no statutory requirement previously for employers in Malaysia to provide paternity leave to new fathers, thanks to the Employment (Amendment) Act 2022, married male employees are now entitled to seven days of paid paternity leave, which must be taken consecutively.\n\nTo qualify for paid paternity leave, married male employees must be:\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Employed by the same employer at least twelve months immediately before the commencement of such paternity leave; and<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Have notified his employer of his spouse\u2019s pregnancy at least thirty days from the expected confinement or as early as possible after the birth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"can-an-employer-refuse-maternity-or-paternity-leave\">Can an employer refuse maternity or paternity leave?<\/h3>\nEmployers are not allowed to outright refuse maternity or paternity leave to eligible employees. They are protected rights that help support the wellbeing of employees. The EA now covers all employees, regardless of wages \u2014 which means that maternity and paternity leave are statutory provisions that employers must provide to employees.\n\nOf course, there are certain conditions and requirements that employees need to fulfill to be eligible for maternity or paternity leave. If an employer were to refuse maternity or paternity leave to an eligible employee without proper justification, that would be in gross violation of labour laws, and could potentially lead to legal issues, complaints, or disputes.\n<h2 id=\"manage-maternity-and-paternity-leave-more-effectively-with-employment-hero\">Manage maternity and paternity leave more effectively with 91爆料<\/h2>\nWith so many types of employee leave available \u2014 maternity leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, adoption leave, compassionate leave and more, it can get overwhelming to keep track of all your employees\u2019 leave entitlements and dates.\n\nBut <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/leave-management-guide\/\">leave management<\/a> doesn\u2019t have to be complicated or confusing. All you need is a great HR software that does the work for you while you reap the benefits of structure, efficiency and productivity. <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/solutions\/employee-management-software\/\">91爆料<\/a> does all that and more for you and your business!\n\nSay goodbye to mindless admin work \u2014 you\u2019ll never be short-staffed or lose leave requests again. With our platform, you\u2019ll get notified whenever someone from your team requests leave. You\u2019ll be able to see all your team\u2019s leave requests in a calendar view, see every employee\u2019s leave balance, approve or decline requests with notifications automatically sent to your employee, and have a central digital source of truth for all employee leave documentation.\n\nEmployees also enjoy self-service functionality by using 91爆料 \u2014 they can use their desktop or mobile to submit sick leave requests, upload their medical certificates, view their leave balances, and receive notifications about the status of their leave requests. It\u2019s leave management made easy.\n\nFor more information on other types of leave, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/annual-leave\/\">annual leave<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/sick-leave\/\">sick leave<\/a> and more, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/leave-entitlements\/\">Malaysia SME BizHub<\/a> or refer to our <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/resources\/hr-compliance-essential-guide\/\">guide to HR compliance<\/a>.\n\n<strong>Check out our other resources:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/compassionate-leave\/\">How does compassionate and bereavement leave work in Malaysia?<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/resources\/legal-requirements-hiring\/\">The legal requirements of hiring in Malaysia<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/resources\/key-dates-for-small-businesses\/\">Key dates for small businesses in Malaysia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\u00a0\n\n<hr\/>\n<p class=\"legal\"><em>Disclaimer: The information in this article is current as at 18th August 2023, and has been prepared by 91爆料 Pty Ltd (ABN 11 160 047 709) and its related bodies corporate (91爆料). The views expressed in this article are general information only, are provided in good faith to assist employers and their employees, and should not be relied on as professional employment or legal advice. Any reference to government policies, regulations, or guidance is for informational purposes only and should not be considered official government advice. The information is based on data supplied by third parties. While such data is believed to be accurate, it has not been independently verified and no warranties are given that it is complete, accurate, up to date or fit for the purpose for which it is required. 91爆料 does not accept responsibility for any inaccuracy in such data and is not liable for any loss or damages arising directly or indirectly as a result of reliance on, use of or inability to use any information provided in this article. 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