Paternity leave calculator Malaysia
Married male employees get 7 days consecutive days of paid paternity leave for each confinement, up to five confinements.
Enter your wages to see what the leave pays at your ordinary rate of pay.
How it's calculated
- The leave is paid at your ordinary rate of pay: monthly wages divided by 26.
- You get 7 days consecutive days for each confinement.
- You need at least 12 months with the same employer before the leave starts.
An example
On RM2,600 a month the daily rate is RM100, so paternity leave pays RM700.
Frequently asked questions
Who qualifies for paternity leave?
A married male employee who has worked for the same employer for at least 12 months immediately before the leave starts and has told the employer about his spouse's pregnancy in time.
How many times can I take it?
For up to five confinements in total, whatever the number of spouses.
Is paternity leave paid?
Yes, at your ordinary rate of pay for each of the 7 days days.
Key terms
- Confinement
- The birth of a child, the term used in the Employment Act.
- Ordinary rate of pay
- Your wages for one day of normal work.
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