A practical HR guide to Malaysian public holidays in 2026. Learn rules on rest days, replacements, overlaps, sudden holidays, and payment calculations for full compliance.

Workplace investigations protect fairness and credibility. Industrial Court cases show that proper inquiry supports dismissal, while rushed or weak processes can invalidate even strong evidence.

Court confirms expiry of a genuine fixed-term contract is not dismissal. Learn what makes it legally valid under Malaysian employment law.

When misconduct involves theft, fraud, or corruption, HR must know legal reporting duties under Malaysia’s Penal Code, MACC Act, and AMLA 2001.

Industrial Court ruled dismissal for sleeping at work disproportionate; HR must weigh proportionality, medical conditions, and fairness in misconduct cases.

The Industrial Court decided 119 unlawful dismissal cases in Q3 2025, awarding RM8.5 million to employees. Learn key trends, case outcomes, and proactive steps employers should take to manage IR risks.

ASEAN Summit 2025 in Kuala Lumpur brings road closures. Employers should plan flexible work, attendance, and compliance to ease disruptions.

World Mental Health Day 2025 highlights how everyday workplace conversations shape well‑being. HR can respond with empathy, awareness, and fairness.

Workplace bullying harms morale and culture. Learn how HR can identify, prevent, and address bullying under Malaysia’s new Penal Code amendments.

Is sick leave genuine or malingering? Learn how Malaysia’s Industrial Court views sick leave abuse, what counts as misconduct, and how employers should investigate fairly.

Most sexual harassment cases lack CCTV or eyewitnesses. Learn how Malaysian law applies the balance of probabilities, what HR must do to investigate fairly, and the consequences of inaction.

Marking Malaysia’s 68th year of independence, we reflect on key labour milestones — from the Employment Act 1955 to the Gig Workers Bill 2025 — and how they shaped the nation’s workforce.