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
[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
The four-day week looks here to stay
While flexible work arrangements have been available across many sectors, many organisations now offer employees opportunities to reduce work time without reducing pay.
Sat Mar 02 2024
AWANI Review: WeWork’s Fallout: A reflection or anomaly in co-working demand?
WeWork's bankruptcy filing shouldn't be misinterpreted as a broader industry downturn. Local operators Stephanie Ping and Andrew Yeow of WORQ say that as offices continue to pivot towards flexible working, so too does the demand for co-working space.
Sat Nov 25 2023
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
Countries making progress on the four-day working week
Study shows an increased rate of productivity and wellbeing among most of the workers who took part in the trial.
Sat Jul 10 2021
Google delays return to office until at least September
Pichai said Google is testing a hypothesis that a flexible work model will lead to greater productivity, collaboration, and well-being.
Thu Dec 17 2020
Google delays return to office and eyes 'flexible work week' - NYT
The company was also testing the idea of a "flexible workweek" once it is safe to return to the office.
Mon Dec 14 2020
Private tertiary institutions allowed to resume operation from today
IPTS must consider applying flexible work hours and encourage working from home, taking into account the tasks of the staff concerned which does not require his presence in the office all the time.
Mon May 04 2020
One way women have it better than men at work
Men are twice as likely as women to have their request for a flexible work schedule rejected, according to a new study from Australia.
Tue Feb 09 2016
Three reasons why flexible working hours would work in Malaysia
Astro AWANI's Suganthi Suparmaniam is an advocate for more flexibility at the workplace and here she explains why flexible employment arrangements can work in Malaysia.
Wed Sep 09 2015
How about flexible work hours?
As the world gets more connected by means of the Internet,the freelance economy has scaled beyond geographical constraints.
Mon Jul 28 2014
Budget 2014 Google Hangout: 'Young entrepreneurs should have the right attitude'
Astro AWANI's Budget 2014 Google Hangout session discussed entrepreneurship, flexible working hours scheme, and expansion of the internet.
Sat Oct 26 2013
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024