And because the voting age for Malaysians was lowered from 21 to 18 on the same day that the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2019 was passed unanimously by MPs in the Dewan Rakyat in a historic show of unity on July 16, 2019, we have a large number of voters who have never participated in an election before.

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has announced that November 18 and 19 will be Public Holidays due to the 15th General Election(GE15) being held on that date.

In Malaysia, employers are advised to provide their employees time off so they can participate in the nation's 15th general election on November 19. The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) urged employers to provide their employees time off despite voting day falling on a Saturday.

Amirudin Shari, the chief minister of Selangor, has announced that November 18 will be a state holiday due to the 15th General Election(GE15) being held on that date.

Malaysia's 2023 public holidays are listed as part of the country's national calendar. Please often return for updates since these dates are subject to change as proper adjustments are issued.

The best human resources (HR) software helps you organize your business and run the back office efficiently. Paychecks are issued, time off is tracked, and employees' addresses are updated—generally, everything runs more smoothly and with less effort.

According to a new survey, over half of employees (56%) aged 18 to 24, or Gen Z, would quit a job that stopped them from enjoying their life.

According to the Health Ministry, mandatory quarantine following Covid-19 close contact will not be necessary anymore for any group starting 22 April, including unvaccinated persons.

UOB Malaysia partners up with Liberty Insurance to offer the first automated insurance procurement for SMEs in Malaysia.

An economist said the government should not subsidise the RM1,500 minimum wage for SMEs that are unable to pay the sum as it will stifle productivity.