Employees can apply for flexible working arrangements - Sim
Steven Sim said requests should be submitted to employers for feedback within 60 days, and if rejected, employers must provide reasons.
Wed Apr 17 2024
If I could earn back time: Workers feel tech benefits
Employers have benefited from technological advances for a century. Now its employees turn.
Sat Apr 06 2024
[COLUMNIST] Bosses should consider WFH in trying times
Flexible working arrangements, compliments for a job well done and extra time-off are some of the strong incentives that can definitely boost employees engagement and productivity.
Mon Mar 04 2024
Remote working has saved employees around the world an average of 72 minutes every day
Employees saved about two hours of commuting time per week by working from home, rather than from the office.
Sat Feb 11 2023
Burnout and isolation: Why employees and managers can't ignore the social and mental health impact of WFH
According to global research, approximately 50 pct of employees and 53 pct of managers are burnt out in the wake of COVID-19.
Sat Oct 22 2022
After two years at home, is Malaysia ready for permanent hybrid work?
The pandemic has ignited conversations surrounding the nature of work, with corporations and experts repeatedly advocating for hybrid models as the way forward.
Mon Jul 04 2022
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia reports 1,817 new COVID-19 cases, Beijing extends WFH rule as new COVID cases surge
Catch up on the top stories of the day, in just 3-minutes!
Mon May 23 2022
Digital eye strain: Time for an eye checkup
The work-from-home environment and social distancing during the MCO caused increased use of digital devices, posing a greater risk of developing digital eye strain (DES)-related symptoms.
Tue May 10 2022
No such thing as work from home pay cuts - Minister
The national wage policy does not allow cuts in salary or allowances for employees working from home (WFH), said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan.
Thu Apr 28 2022
Employers now required to allow recently-widowed women to work from home - PM
To ensure that Malaysian women continue to be empowered, the government yesterday announced six initiatives.
Wed Mar 09 2022
Govt to examine need to implement WFH policy - KSN
The government will look into whether there is a need to implement the work from home (WFH) policy for civil servants, said Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali.
Sat Feb 12 2022
Work, school, play: How COVID reshaped our world
Here's a look at how our lives have been fundamentally altered by the COVID-19 virus.
Fri Jan 07 2022
Tech 2022 trends: Meatless meat, Web 3.0, Big Tech battles
Here's a selection of how technology may change lives in the coming year.
Mon Dec 06 2021
Work-from-home best practices expected to change employment landscape
Substantial remote work, including work-from-home (WFH) practices introduced since COVID-19 transmission and the digitalisation advancement, is expected to change the employment landscape.
Fri Oct 29 2021
Remote work goes 'luxury', but many may be left out
Big Tech is rolling out premium tools as the work-from-home era looks set to last well beyond the pandemic.
Tue Sep 21 2021
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024