Contents of this article are applicable to the following users
Tier: START UP, GROWTH, SCALE
Platform: Web
Access Level: Owner
When you create a Malaysia organisation in StaffAny, a set of leave types is automatically added to your account. These leave types are pre-configured to reflect Malaysia's Employment Act entitlements so you can get started without manual setup.
This guide will cover the following:
Default Leave Types for Malaysia
The following leave types are created automatically for every new Malaysia organisation in StaffAny. Settings shown reflect the out-of-the-box configuration.
Annual Leave
Field | Default Setting |
Short Form | AL |
Entitlement Period | Calendar year (1 Jan to 31 Dec) |
Leave Allocation Method | Available upfront |
Rollover | Carried forward (expires after 12 months, limit 365 days) |
Entitlement (by years of service) | 0-1 year: 8 days | 1-2 years: 12 days | 2+ years: 16 days |
Year of Service Based On | Follow Calendar Year (1 Jan) |
Entitlement scales with years of service in line with the Malaysia Employment Act. You can adjust the grade entitlement table under Settings > Off and Leave to match your company policy.
Sick Leave
Field | Default Setting |
Short Form | MC |
Entitlement Period | Calendar year (1 Jan to 31 Dec) |
Leave Allocation Method | Available upfront |
Rollover | Forfeited at year end |
Entitlement (by years of service) | 0-1 year: 14 days | 1-2 years: 18 days | 2+ years: 22 days |
Entitlement is set to Available upfront with no proration on join date, matching the Employment Act minimum.
Hospitalization Leave
Field | Default Setting |
Short Form | HL |
Entitlement Period | Calendar year (1 Jan to 31 Dec) |
Leave Allocation Method | Available upfront |
Rollover | Forfeited at year end |
Entitlement | 60 days |
Pre-set at 60 days per year, consistent with the Employment Act.
Maternity Leave
Field | Default Setting |
Short Form | MAT |
Entitlement Period | Calendar year (1 Jan to 31 Dec) |
Leave Allocation Method | Available upfront |
Rollover | Forfeited at year end |
Entitlement | 90 days |
Pre-set at 90 days. The Employment Act (Amendment) 2022 increased the statutory minimum to 98 consecutive days. Update the entitlement manually under Settings > Off and Leave to match the current statutory minimum.
Paternity Leave
Field | Default Setting |
Short Form | PAT |
Entitlement Period | Calendar year (1 Jan to 31 Dec) |
Leave Allocation Method | Available upfront |
Rollover | Forfeited at year end |
Entitlement | 2 days |
Pre-set at 2 days in line with the Employment Act minimum.
Marriage Leave
Field | Default Setting |
Short Form | MAR |
Entitlement Period | Calendar year (1 Jan to 31 Dec) |
Leave Allocation Method | Available upfront |
Rollover | Forfeited at year end |
Entitlement | 3 days |
Unpaid Leave
Field | Default Setting |
Short Form | NPL |
Entitlement Period | Unlimited Balance |
Leave Type | Unpaid |
Off Day
Field | Default Setting |
Short Form | Off |
Entitlement Period | Unlimited Balance |
Working Day | No (does not count as a working day) |
Uses Staff Default Leave Hours | No |
Off Day is used to mark scheduled rest days and public holidays. It does not count toward working hours.
What You Can Customise
All default leave types can be edited under Settings > Off and Leave. Common adjustments include:
Updating entitlement days to match your HR policy or the latest statutory minimums
Changing the rollover method (e.g. carried forward vs forfeited)
Enabling or disabling proration on join date or resign date
Adding new custom leave types using the Add Leave button
You cannot delete a leave type that already has leave balances assigned to staff. Archive the leave type instead.
FAQ
Why does my organisation not have all the default leave types listed here?
If your organisation was created before StaffAny introduced these defaults, or you manually deleted a leave type, it will not appear automatically. You can add it back manually under Settings > Off and Leave > Add Leave.
Can I add leave types that are not in the default list?
Yes. Use the Add Leave button under Settings > Off and Leave to create any custom leave type for your organisation.
The Maternity Leave default shows 90 days. The law says 98 days. What should I do?
The Employment Act (Amendment) 2022 increased maternity leave to 98 consecutive days. Update the entitlement manually under Settings > Off and Leave to reflect this. StaffAny recommends consulting your HR or legal advisor to confirm the applicable entitlement for your organisation.