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In Malaysia, the law only provides entitlement to leave from work for those on low incomes, or who do manual work. For other employees, on higher incomes in a non-manual role, their leave arrangements are dictated by their contract of employment. The law (as set out in the Employment Act 1955), defines an employee as a manual worker, regardless of wage, or employees on a low wage, such as those...

Guardianship in Malaysia is governed by the Guardianship of Infant Act 1961 (GIA). Under the GIA, “guardianship” means having custody of a child and being responsible for the child’s support, health, and education. The guardian also has control and management of the child’s property. In short, a guardian can be defined as a person with legal rights and responsibilities toward a child. A guardian’s duties A guardian has parental rights and duties...

Any employer who wishes to dismiss an employee must do so with good reason, and in a fair manner. An employee’s right to earn their livelihood is enshrined in Malaysian law, and guaranteed in the federal constitution. Without “just cause and excuse”, employment law in Malaysia makes it clear that an employee’s employment cannot be terminated. Despite this, every year there are still cases which come before the Malaysian Industrial...

Anywhere in the world, any working individual can retire anytime they want, and the age at which one decides to stop working is entirely dependent on them. However, in Malaysia, no employer can retire their employee before they reach the minimum age set by the law. This article will explore the law on the retirement age of a Malaysian working in the private sector. Here are six fundamental points to...

The property of a deceased person in Malaysia is dealt with in one of two ways, depending on whether they left a valid will or not. Either the estate is dealt with under the Grant of Probate, or under Letters of Administration. In both cases, until either the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration are obtained, the estate assets will be frozen. If a valid will exists: executors will...