Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that Monday, September 15th 2025, will be declared an additional public holiday in celebration of this year’s Malaysia Day.
“As a token of appreciation for the spirit of unity and the unique significance of Malaysia’s formation, I am pleased to declare September 15 as an additional public holiday,” he said during a special announcement today.
“This holiday is intended to honour the bonds of unity among our people and to encourage Malaysians to reconnect with family members in their hometowns or take the opportunity to travel and holiday within the country,” he added.
An Obligation for Employers
Employers must comply with the declaration of September 15th 2025 as an additional public holiday in conjunction with this year’s Malaysia Day, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong.
He said employers can observe the additional public holiday and pay workers their regular salaries, or have their employees work for public holiday rates.
“Employers can also opt to give a replacement holiday if their employees are required to work on that public holiday.
Malaysia Day is celebrated annually on September 16 to commemorate the formation of the country in 1963.
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