Tutu Ku

“I’m not a micromanager, I just like to be involved in every little thing you do because I care about your work.” But actually, is “I don’t trust you.” “I’m not screaming, I just get so emotional sometimes because I am very passionate about the job.” But actually is, “I have anger management issues.” “I’m … Read more

(but not that brave yet) “Can we please have a ‘no meeting’ week every month? I need some quiet time to actually get some work done.” “Can we have a quota on how many emails I can receive per day? My inbox is going bonkers!” “Can we change the office pantry items to something more … Read more

… insist on ‘clear and concise’ communication, yet their emails are always long and confusing. … always emphasize the importance of communication, but never hear receive any updates from them. … promote the transparency culture, yet can never get a straight answer from them. … says they value work-life balance, but I’ve seen them sending … Read more

Effective 1st January 2023, the Employment Act 1955 introduced a new Section 41A with the headlines “Restriction on termination of pregnant female employee” where it states that you cannot terminate a pregnant mother who is suffering from an illness arising out of her pregnancy. Honestly, I was quite perplexed why is there a need at … Read more

With effective 1st January 2023, it is now mandatory to grant 7 consecutive days of paternity leave to male employees in West Malaysia and Labuan as introduced by the new Section 60FA in Employment Act 1955. Terms and conditions are as follow: 1. Married to the mother – I find this one strange. Does it … Read more

Wef 1st January 2023, for all female employees working in West Malaysia & Labuan, the maternity leave now has increased from 60 to 98 consecutive days (consecutive days meaning inclusive of off days, rest days and public holidays. All other terms and conditions remained). Like finally! We have been talking this about this for years … Read more

Prior 1 Jan 2023, the maximum working hours per week is 48 hours. Now it’s reduced by 3 hours to 45 hours. Now, for a lot of companies who are already practicing 5-days work week, this has no effect for the current working hour is less than 45. However, for those who are working 6 … Read more

Some important clauses written in the Employment (Amendment) Act 2022 when it comes to FWA: Clause 60P(1) “… An employee may apply to an employer for a flexible working arrangement to vary the hours of work, days of work or place of work in relation to his employment.” 60Q(1) “The employee shall make an application … Read more

With effective 1 Jan 2023, all employees in West Malaysia & WP Labuan with monthly wages up to RM4K (opposed to RM2K previously) are entitled to overtime payment. This particular amendment has sent a lot of employers spinning for it means there will be a rise in labour cost for the group of employees between … Read more

For so many years whenever I am asked questions about employee benefits, I need to always separate 2 types of employees – the ones covered by the Employment Act and the ones not covered by the Employment Act because a lot of us were not. Well, I am so happy that now I don’t need … Read more