Malaysia overtime calculator (Employment Act)
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.
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About this tool
Calculate legal overtime pay entitlements in Malaysia under the Employment Act 1955. Computes hourly ordinary rate of pay (ORP) and applies statutory multipliers for workdays (1.5×), rest days (2.0×), and public holidays (3.0×).
How to use it
- 1 Enter your monthly basic salary.
- 2 Enter normal workday overtime hours worked.
- 3 Enter any hours worked on rest days or gazetted public holidays.
Questions
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.
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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.
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