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
Poll reveals majority of HR personnel prefer hybrid working system
A poll reveals that a majority of human resource personnel prefer a flexible, hybrid working model that includes working from home even when the whole business environment returns to normal.
Mon Jul 04 2022
Beijing urges millions to keep working from home amid COVID outbreak menace
Beijing authorities extended work-from-home guidance for many of its 22 million residents to stem a persistent COVID-19 outbreak.
Mon May 23 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
This cardboard desk facilitates working from home in small spaces
Not everyone has a home office setup, either in a separate room or in an area of the living room, bedroom, or any other living space.
Tue Feb 22 2022
Nadma looking into deploying WFH civil servants at PKRC
The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) is studying calls for civil servants working from home to help out at COVID-19 Low-Risk Treatment and Quarantine Centres (PKRCs) throughout the country.
Sat Aug 14 2021
Frequent urination treatable, not a life sentence
With many people homebound and working from home, there has been a rise in complaints pertaining to frequent urination, Dr Warren says.
Thu Aug 12 2021
Working From Home: The New Norm
Although at first, it seemed a bit awkward, day by day it is increasingly accepted by many.
Mon Jul 26 2021
Ministry receives many complaints on employers not allowing workers to work from home - Awang Hashim
The Human Resource Ministry has received 3,737 complaints on various labour issues, especially those related to Working From Home (BDR) through the 'Working For Workers' (WFW) application.
Sun Jun 27 2021
Govt offices to be on hybrid operation during MCO - KSN
Government offices will operate in a hybrid manner, which involves attendance at the office and working from home, during the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO) 3.0.
Sat May 22 2021
Self-esteem, posture: How the pandemic has changed our relationships to our bodies
Lockdowns and working from home have significantly impacted the way we perceive our bodies and have been detrimental to our self-esteem.
Wed Apr 07 2021
Shunned by men, the tie gets a new lease of life in womenswear
Lockdowns and working from home have notably seen men ditch the suit and tie for more laid-back looks.
Sat Mar 27 2021
Working from home in pajamas could be bad for your mental health, but it might not harm productivity
Failing to get dressed for work could be bad for your mental health, scientific research suggests.
Fri Mar 05 2021
Work from home directive remains in force for now - Ismail Sabri
Work from home (WFH) remains in force for now even though the MCO status in several states will be lifted and replaced with the Conditional MCO.
Thu Mar 04 2021
A year working from home, government needs to hear problems of workers - MTUC
The MTUC is of the view that many problems that workers faced have not been fully resolved.
Sat Feb 13 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