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Malaysia overtime calculator (Employment Act 1955)

Calculate Malaysian overtime pay under Employment Act 1955 at 1.5× for normal workdays, 2.0× on rest days, and 3.0× on public holidays. Free.

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Max 104 hours/month under Employment Act

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Total Overtime Pay Due
Hourly Basic Rate (HRP)
Normal Workday OT (1.5×)

Rest Day OT (2.0×)

Public Holiday OT (3.0×)

Employment Act 1955: Daily Ordinary Rate of Pay (ORP) is computed as monthly wages divided by 26 days. Hourly rate equals ORP divided by 8 hours. Workday overtime is paid at 1.5×, rest day overtime at 2.0×, and public holidays at 3.0×.

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About this tool

Calculate legal overtime pay in Malaysia for workdays, rest days, and public holidays using official ORP formulas.

How to use it

  1. 1 Enter your monthly basic salary.
  2. 2 Enter normal workday overtime hours worked.
  3. 3 Enter any hours worked on rest days or gazetted public holidays.

Questions

How is overtime pay calculated in Malaysia?

Normal workday overtime is paid at 1.5× hourly rate, rest day work at 2.0×, and public holiday work at 3.0×.

What is the overtime rate on normal workdays in Malaysia?

Work performed in excess of normal working hours on an ordinary workday must be paid at not less than 1.5 times the employee’s hourly rate of pay.

What is the formula for hourly rate of pay in Malaysia?

The Employment Act formula is: Hourly Rate = (Monthly Salary ÷ 26) ÷ 8.

Is my data uploaded?

No. This tool runs in your browser, so your text and files never reach our server.

Is this tool free?

Yes. It’s free to use with no sign-up and no limits for normal use.