BrioHR Product Updates - Jan 2026, Week 3 | Updates

Introduction

At BrioHR, we are committed to continuously enhancing the user experience. We listen to valuable feedback from our clients to deliver new features, improvements, and system enhancements.

This article provides a summary of all BrioHR product updates released on Week 3 of January 2026.

Malaysia HR Update

Replacement Public Holiday for Thaipusam (2026)

Since the Federal Territory public holiday falls on the same day as Thaipusam in 2026, a replacement public holiday has been automatically added for offices located in the Federal Territory – Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. The replacement holiday for Thaipusam is scheduled on:

📌 3 February 2026

Please Note:

• This public holiday is automatically applied for offices with the State set as the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur or the Federal Territory of Putrajaya.

• Offices in the Federal Territory of Labuan are not affected; their public holiday settings remain unchanged.

Read our article below: 

• Public Holiday Update for Thaipusam (2026)

Want to remove this public holiday from your calendar?
Follow this step-by-step guide to disable the public holiday in your settings.

Payroll Malaysia Updates

Payroll Items Guides and Settings Updates

• Payitem Guide: Travel/Petrol Allowance (Malaysia)

• Payitem Guide: Leave Passage for Travel (Malaysia)

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