![Johor's four-and-a-half-day work week depends on state govt's rationale - Azalina Johor's four-and-a-half-day work week depends on state govt's rationale - Azalina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/81732409586_TBazalina.jpg)
Johor's four-and-a-half-day work week depends on state govt's rationale - Azalina
She said the state government must have valid reasons for the proposal but declined to elaborate further.
Sun Nov 24 2024
![Australia's 'right to disconnect' law set to come into force Australia's 'right to disconnect' law set to come into force](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663495114_TBSYDNEYjpg.jpg)
Australia's 'right to disconnect' law set to come into force
The law protects employees who refuse to monitor, read or respond to contact from their employers outside work hours.
Thu Aug 22 2024
![China's childcare costs among highest in world-think tank China's childcare costs among highest in world-think tank](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71689720749_heatwave.jpg)
China's childcare costs among highest in world-think tank
Raising children also leads to a reduction in women's paid work hours and wage rates, while men's livelihoods remain largely unchanged.
Fri Feb 23 2024
![China's millennial 'new farmers' opt to live off the land China's millennial 'new farmers' opt to live off the land](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61637482861_husiqin.jpg)
China's millennial 'new farmers' opt to live off the land
Millions of young Chinese are increasingly uninspired by modern society's long work hours and meagre pay.
Sun Nov 21 2021
![Private tertiary institutions allowed to resume operation from today Private tertiary institutions allowed to resume operation from today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/41586693896_university.jpg)
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 in five Japan employers faces worker's 'death from overwork': Report One in five Japan employers faces worker's 'death from overwork': Report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/51476012049_JapanOfficeWorkers.jpg)
One in five Japan employers faces worker's 'death from overwork': Report
More than one in five Japanese companies have employees who work such long hours they are at serious risk of death, a new government survey reveals.
Sun Oct 09 2016
![Women's ministry welcomes call to reduce work hours for civil servants Women's ministry welcomes call to reduce work hours for civil servants](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/51462087097_PenjawatAwam.jpg)
Women's ministry welcomes call to reduce work hours for civil servants
A six-hour work day will be able to provide work-life balance to civil servants, Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim says.
Sun Sep 04 2016
![Govt should consider reducing daily working hours - MTUC Govt should consider reducing daily working hours - MTUC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/61456499288_worksofficedesk.jpg)
Govt should consider reducing daily working hours - MTUC
The Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC) is of the opinion that a 48-hour work week allocated within the law is deemed to be 'too long' as compared to neighbouring countries.
Thu Sep 01 2016
![Japan's cabinet OK's outline of steps against death from overwork Japan's cabinet OK's outline of steps against death from overwork](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/81437356759_JAPANPEOPLEWORK.jpg)
Japan's cabinet OK's outline of steps against death from overwork
The Japanese government on Friday approved initiatives aimed at preventing workers from dying from overwork and other job-related causes.
Sat Jul 25 2015
![Companies in Japan aim to help improve work-life balance Companies in Japan aim to help improve work-life balance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/81437356759_JAPANPEOPLEWORK.jpg)
Companies in Japan aim to help improve work-life balance
Companies in Japan are increasingly adopting measures such as shortened work hours to help employees achieve a better work-life balance.
Mon Jul 20 2015
![How about flexible work hours? How about flexible work hours?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-03/61364430959_295x200.jpg)
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
![US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41738754452_USmilitaryplane.jpg)
US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India
The Trump administration has increasingly turned to the military to help carry out its immigration agenda.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81736117245_tbGazaStripdestro.jpg)
Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation
Countries from Russia, China, Spain, Ireland and the UK say they continue to support the two-state solution.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738752791_UnitedStatesPostal.jpg)
US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong
Trump's crackdown on de minimis would make the products sold by the likes of Shein and Temu more expensive.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738751876_AnwarIbrahimACCCI.jpg)
US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's stance remains the same as that of other Islamic countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738750569_haitiflag.jpg)
US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs
More than $13 million in US funding for an international security force helping fight armed gangs in Haiti has been frozen, the UN says.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738751180_ZalihaMustafa.jpg)
Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha
A total of 44,901 civil servants were screened under Public Service Psychological Health Digital Profiling System, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738745483_NarendraModi.jpg)
India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens
Security personnel stood in the water nearby while thousands of people crowded the banks to watch the prime minister perform the rituals.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738753244_PhilippineVicePre.jpg)
Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president
Vice President Sara Duterte would be the Philippines' second most senior official to face removal from office.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![What is a sovereign wealth fund? What is a sovereign wealth fund?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81694412465_USDollar.jpg)
What is a sovereign wealth fund?
Sovereign wealth funds are investment vehicles owned by countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism [COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51728873693_EMIR.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism
The current alarm over Trumps tariff threats overlooks a key point: global markets are resilient and adaptable.
Wed Feb 05 2025