From extended paternity leave to a baby bonus, Singapore is encouraging people to have children
To encourage fathers to be more actively involved in the arrival of a child, paternity leave will be doubled as of January 1, 2024.
Wed Feb 22 2023
Amendments to Employment Act for seven-day paternity leave approved
Amendments to the Employment Act 1955 (Act 265), which among others, proposed for paternity leave to be increased to seven days, was approved in the Dewan Rakyat today with a majority voice vote.
Mon Mar 21 2022
Paternity leave among issues in proposed amendments to Employment Act
The proposal to amend the Employment Act 1955 was to improve the minimum standard of employment, in line with the international labour standards.
Wed Jul 29 2020
A month of paternity leave: Govt will study proposal - Ali Hamsa
MTUC and the Cuepacs have been told to table their one-month of paternity leave proposal to the government.
Tue Mar 28 2017
MEF against paternity leave proposal
Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) said this is not the right time to implement fraternity leave for a month.
Sat Mar 25 2017
Zuckerberg to take time off from Facebook to be a dad
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg announced on Friday that he will take two months paternity leave after his wife gives birth to their first child.
Sat Nov 21 2015
How do you erase the taboo of paternity leave?
Recent research has shown that men who request family leave are less likely to be recommended for pay raises or promotions.
Fri Jun 19 2015
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
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024