8 Things To Know About The Minimum Retirement Age In Malaysia

1. Minimum Retirement Age Act 2012

The minimum retirement age for employees in Malaysia is regulated by the Minimum Retirement Age Act 2012 which came into force on 1 July 2013.

2. Minimum retirement age is 60

The minimum retirement age of an employee shall be upon the employee reaching the age of 60 years, pursuant to Section 4(1) of the Minimum Retirement Age Act 2012.

3. Minimum Retirement Age Act 2012 does not apply to all employees

The Minimum Retirement Age Act 2012 does not apply to the following types of employees:

• persons who are employed on a permanent, temporary or contractual basis and are paid emoluments by the Federal Government, State Government, statutory body or local authorities;