KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — The Federal Government has declared Feb 1, 2026, as a joint public holiday in conjunction with Thaipusam and Federal Territory Day.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — The Federal Government has declared Feb 1, 2026, as a joint public holiday in conjunction with Thaipusam and Federal Territory Day.
According to the Peninsular Malaysia Department of Labour, Federal Territory Day is a compulsory, non-replaceable holiday for private-sector employers in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Labuan, as provided under Section 60D(1)(a)(iii) of the Employment Act 1955.
“As the date falls on a Sunday, employers whose weekly rest day is Sunday must provide a replacement holiday on Monday.
“For employers who have chosen Thaipusam as one of their six optional holidays under the Act, a replacement holiday must be given on Tuesday, since both holidays fall on the same date,” the department said in a statement.
Alternatively, with the employee’s agreement, employers may offer another paid day off in lieu, in line with Subsection 60D(1A).
The statement added that employees required to work on either public holiday are entitled to the holiday wage rates outlined in Section 60D(3). — Bernama
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