Notice period calculator · Malaysia 2026
How much notice your employer must give, by years of service. Set your hire date and last day in the calculator below.
9.8 years of service. Set your hire date and last day in the calculator below.
Notice by years of service ↓…
Notice periods in Malaysia 2026
The notice an employer must give often grows with the years you have worked for them. The calculator above works out your notice period from your hire date and last day, together with severance and final pay.
The rules in brief
- Termination benefits: Employees covered by the termination provisions (wages up to RM4,000 a month) with at least 12 months of service get 10 days’ wages for each year under 2 years, 15 days for 2 to 5 years and 20 days from 5 years, pro rata for part years. Compensation for loss of employment is tax-free up to RM10,000 per completed year of service. Notice is 4, 6 or 8 weeks by service unless the contract gives more.
Notice from your employer, by years of service (Employment Act 1955 s. 12 (unless the contract gives more))
| Years with the employer | Notice period |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4 weeks |
| 2 | 6 weeks |
| 3 | 6 weeks |
| 5 | 8 weeks |
| 8 | 8 weeks |
| 10 | 8 weeks |
| 12 | 8 weeks |
| 15 | 8 weeks |
| 20 | 8 weeks |
| 25 | 8 weeks |
These are the legal minimums. A contract or collective agreement can give longer notice.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the notice period after 5 years in Malaysia?
8 weeks.
Can my contract give more notice?
Yes. A contract or collective agreement can give more than the legal minimum, but not less.
Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” in the calculator. Last checked: October 2026. Estimates for information, not financial advice.
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