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National Training Week 2023
I am delighted to be invited to the Pre-Launch Event of National Training Week 2023 organized by Human Resource Development Corporation today at Le Meriden Putrajaya. It’s heartening to see … Read more
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Malaysia’s Employment Act receives a modern makeover
As someone who has worked in the human resources field for close to 20 years, I have seen and experienced first-hand the changes in the job landscape. In the past, … Read more
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Progressive move enables new fathers to find work-life balance
In line with the Employment (Amendment) Act, the government introduced paid paternity leave, allowing male employees who are fathers of new-borns to take up to seven days of paid leave. … Read more
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Extended maternity leave sparks hiring concerns
Another change that should be seen as a welcome update is the increased entitlement of paid maternity leave for working mothers who are recovering post-delivery. Previously, the Employment Act provided … Read more
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Employers exercise caution on flexible work arrangements
Under the amended Employment Act, flexible work arrangement (FWA) is now safeguarded by law, meaning Malaysian workers now have the right to request varying working hours, days, and locations. This … Read more
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New working hours has little impact on majority of organizations
Previously, workers in Peninsular Malaysia & the Federal Territory of Labuan had a statutory limit to the maximum number of working hours in a week, which was 48 hours or … Read more
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Overtime pay or salary hikes?
Prior to this, the Employment Act 1955 only protected employees who received monthly salaries of RM2,000 and below. With the recent amendment, the Act will now cover all Malaysian employees … Read more
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Carry Forward leave
Today is the 100th Day since the Employment (Amendment) Act 2022 and the Employment (Amendment of First Schedule) Order 2022 came into effect. Even before 1st Jan 2023, a lot … Read more
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Cerita My 1st MC
Happened on my first permanent job itself. I was a sales executive, selling AV solutions at a local SME. I think I was only around 1 month into the job, … Read more
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Why Do We Work?
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE BUILDING – DAY Keanu Reeves walks into a busy office, his eyes taking in the hustle and bustle around him. He approaches a group of employees gathered in … Read more