Overtime Pay in Malaysia: Guidelines and Calculation Methods under the Employment Act

The Employment Act in Malaysia provides guidelines for overtime pay. The minimum daily rate of pay for overtime calculations should be monthly wages divided by 26. However, employers can choose any other calculation basis that is more favourable to the employee, such as monthly wages divided by 22 if the employee works 5 days a week.

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