In keeping with the norm of his predecessors, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim begged Malaysians not to call him by his paternal nickname.

The holiday season is upon us and while it means the busiest time of the year for most companies (Christmas campaigns, sales, etc.), let us not forget to show gratitude towards employees for their hard work over the year. 

Can you require staff to work on a public holiday in Malaysia — including a short-notice one? Here's what the Employment Act requires you to pay, and your options.

Istana Negara announced in a statement that Anwar would be sworn in as Malaysia's tenth prime minister at 5 p.m. on Thursday (Nov 24).

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.

As the 15th General Election (GE15) draws near, most employees are preparing to vote. Here are some do's and don'ts for employers to follow throughout this election season:

Amirudin Shari, Menteri Besar of Selangor, has announced that Friday, November 18 2022, will be a state holiday due to the 15th General Election(GE15) being held on that date.

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.