Act 265 does not apply to public servants, says HR Ministry

PUTRAJAYA: The Employment Act 1955 (Act 265) which provides that private sector employees be given 11 days of paid public holiday a year, does not apply to civil servants and other classes of employees who are not included in the First Schedule of Act 265.

The Human Resources Ministry stated that the employees included under Act 265 are those who earn RM2,000 and below.