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Malaysia Urges Flexible Leave for Extended Aidilfitri Holiday

3/16/2026

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Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry urged employers to offer flexible leave due to an additional Hari Raya Aidilfitri public holiday.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that if Aidilfitri falls on March 20, March 23 will be the extra holiday.
The ministry said the policy aligns with Holidays Act 1951 and Employment Act 1955, allowing substitution with another paid day.
Employers must inform employees of the arrangements.

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Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry urged employers to offer flexible leave due to an additional Hari Raya Aidilfitri public holiday.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that if Aidilfitri falls on March 20, March 23 will be the extra holiday.
The ministry said the policy aligns with Holidays Act 1951 and Employment Act 1955, allowing substitution with another paid day.
Employers must inform employees of the arrangements.