A Gen Z worker has drawn attention online after proudly posting a screenshot of his leave summary, showing he had fully used all 14 days of his entitled medical leave (MC) for the year.

The post, uploaded to Threads, showed that the employee had also used up all of his annual leave, carry forward leave, and family care leave.

Only hospitalization leave remained untouched, with a balance of 46 days.

The caption, written in a cheeky tone, read: “Gen Z present, MC is a worker’s right hahaha.”

His post has sparked thousands of reactions, with many divided on whether fully using medical leave was acceptable or not.

Some users defended him, saying that leave entitlements are meant to be used and no one should be judged for taking time off, especially when unwell.

One comment read, “It’s his entitlement. Why are people so bothered about someone using their own leave?”

Another added, “MC is a worker’s right. As long as he’s genuinely sick, there’s no issue.”

On the flip side, some felt that taking the full 14 days of MC might reflect negatively, especially if the leave was not strictly due to illness.

One user wrote, “Sick leave is for recovery, not to avoid work. Misusing it affects the team.”

Another sarcastically said, “Then later ask the boss why there’s no increment,” suggesting a link between frequent leave and poor performance reviews.

Several replies took on a humorous tone. A viral comment joked, “Still got hospitalization leave. If your office has stairs, you can try falling there,” earning thousands of likes.

Another said, “Only someone delusional would think taking all 14 MC days is an achievement. Health is wealth, bro.”

In Malaysia, medical leave is protected under the Employment Act 1955. However, employees who are found faking illness or misusing MC can face disciplinary action.

This may include written warnings, salary deductions, suspension, or even dismissal depending on company policy and the severity of the misconduct.

Employers also have the right to request a medical certificate (MC) and investigate if there are reasonable doubts about its legitimacy.

A peek into workplace expectations

The post has opened a wider conversation about employee rights and workplace culture, especially among younger workers.

While some believe in using every benefit they’re entitled to, others stress the importance of balancing personal needs with team responsibility.

This post has been edited by ZeroSOFInfinity: Dec 3 2025, 09:16 PM

Firing and sacking is also the management's right.

wow even used hospitalisation leave

If he really sick, why not.

he is correct (if he is ultra sick)
but subjected to kena denied from promotion, pay raise or being the first in line to kena buang.

once kantoi tipu MC can pack up and leave company in 24 hours

how come no use hospitalisation?

shud max it out too

got compassionate leave too mah

use that up too

quoted for failed reading

legally, he is absolutely correct. But he still have to follow procedures and provide MC... medical certs...

Its harder to get MCs for hospitalisation, as they dont give out MCs easily.

Farder, Marder, Bloder, Sisder, Unker, Aundie, Grandpa, Grandma.... 8 times can use... oh wait.

My gen Z col , on month of november..only work 5days for the whole month..

Other is weekend + MC + clearing up AL

Purpose do 9 the whole now..

hey, you can have more than one father you know





ohwait

Discuss whatever you want to discuss. This is dumb.

If you are really sick all those days, posting on social media does you no favours.
If you are taking advantage to utilise all your MCs, posting publicly on social media for all to see is also stupid. Just keep low, continue to utilise and you'll never be questioned.

This person is an idiot looking for attention.

no increment or bonus is company right

if he really sick ..then show the proper hospitalized report

not just gen z la ..earlier i got share ..when he young time he took hospitalized leave due to dengue and go vacation with gf at singapore

somehow his relative work at GH or whatever ..able to give him the report

It's your right, but increments and promotions based on merit, employee offtime/downtime is the prerogative of the company

My friend had a colleague who have a simple procedure but managed to get 2 month mc to use 60 hospitalisation leave. Mana tau her GM met her in Bangkok the second week of her hospitalisation leave. She was indirectly asked to leave short after coming back from leave.
Edit: typo

This post has been edited by Fantasia: Dec 3 2025, 09:43 PM

I would never want to take medical leave it possible.

The year I take all medical leave is because I suffer from vertigo causing me to sprain and miss steps on stairs.

What follows is multiple hospital visits and tests to find whether I have a brain tumor that is causing the vertigo.

It is even more stress than me just working.