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
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