Discover tax-exempt allowances, perquisites, gifts, and benefits in Malaysia for 2025. Learn what’s exempted, limits, and employer obligations to maximize tax savings.

Benefits in Kind (BIK) refer to non-cash perks provided by employers to employees, such as company cars, housing, or medical benefits.

7,066 Penang civil servants to get a Raya Bonus of up to half-month’s salary or RM1,000 on March 19, 2025!

Emergency leave is granted to employees facing urgent, unforeseen circumstances such as family emergencies, medical issues, accidents, or natural disasters.

Prorated annual leave refers to the proportionate leave entitlement granted to employees based on their service period within a year.

The minimum hourly wage in Malaysia is a crucial aspect of labor regulations, ensuring fair pay for workers. As of 2025, the government may revise the rates to align with economic conditions and living costs.

Determining working hours in Malaysia is crucial for compliance with the Employment Act 1955. Employees generally work up to 45 hours per week, with limits on overtime and rest day entitlements.

The CP22 Form is a mandatory tax notification form that employers in Malaysia must submit to LHDN when hiring a new employee.

Raya Aidilfitri, also known as Hari Raya Puasa, is a significant public holiday in Malaysia. In 2025, it is expected to fall on Monday, 31 March 2025.

The Malaysian government typically provides a Bonus Aidilfitri to civil servants and pensioners (pesara) as financial aid for Hari Raya celebrations.