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LETTER | Gen Z wants flexibility, not the office grind

LETTER | Gen Z wants flexibility, not the office grind

Traditional careers are giving way to online income models.
Shelving doctors' new shift system not flip-flop decision: Dzulkefly

Shelving doctors' new shift system not flip-flop decision: Dzulkefly

Health minister says move was to allow more comprehensive stakeholder engagement.
LETTER | Balancing workplace flexibility and stability for Gen Z

LETTER | Balancing workplace flexibility and stability for Gen Z

Adapting to their needs is essential for attracting top talent.
LETTER | Our right to disconnect

LETTER | Our right to disconnect

Pressure to be available for work outside office hours can be unsettling. 
Govt will publish salary statistics every yearly quarter - Rafizi

Govt will publish salary statistics every yearly quarter - Rafizi

The move is meant to tackle low salary payments.
VoteMalaysia crowdfunds to bring home postal votes

VoteMalaysia crowdfunds to bring home postal votes

They're racing against the clock as application will close in two days.
Ismail Sabri meets with the president of UAE in Abu Dhabi

Ismail Sabri meets with the president of UAE in Abu Dhabi

The prime minister is on a four-day working trip to the UAE.
Singapore hoping special visa will draw global 'rainmakers'

Singapore hoping special visa will draw global 'rainmakers'

Global talent will help Singapore develop sectors, says manpower minister. 
Flexible working hours raise productivity, help small businesses

Flexible working hours raise productivity, help small businesses

This has been proven in research among SMEs in Kuala Lumpur.
LETTER | Better working world for mothers begins in public sector

LETTER | Better working world for mothers begins in public sector

Public sector should lead the way in providing good policies for working mums.
Four-day work week only at feasibility study stage, PSD clarifies

Four-day work week only at feasibility study stage, PSD clarifies 

Cuepacs wants the burdens of civil servants facing price hikes eased.
NUJ calls on media practitioners to stop fieldwork if not vaccinated

NUJ calls on media practitioners to stop fieldwork if not vaccinated

Any field reporting or coverage in public places may expose the journalists to the coronavirus, the union warns.

LETTER | Juggling between what is important, studies and work

LETTER | Juggling between what is important, studies and work

Do not ever take lightly on those who are learning online. Every time a student submits an assignment, new ones pop-up.
Gov't may allow undocumented migrants at immigration depots be hired

Gov't may allow undocumented migrants at immigration depots be hired

Putrajaya plans to let employers look for prospective workers among the group who are being held at detention centres.

Only work pass, employer's letter needed for Penang-Kedah commute - cops

Only work pass, employer's letter needed for Penang-Kedah commute - cops

Contrary to viral social media post, people travelling between the two states for work do not have to get a police permit.

Putrajaya reinstates limited interstate travel as festive season ends

Putrajaya reinstates limited interstate travel as festive season ends

UPDATED 4.23PM | Effective June 1, interstate travel for work, medical and emergency reasons will once again be allowed.

Finance minister: M’sia set for recovery in 2021 with most employees back at work

Finance minister: M’sia set for recovery in 2021 with most employees back at work

Tengku Zafrul says that to weather the economic downturn due to the pandemic, the government is implementing the 6R approach.
Dept heads who instruct staff to work in office can face action: PSD

Dept heads who instruct staff to work in office can face action: PSD

CORONAVIRUS | This is against the law and they must ensure only a minimal number of people are in office if needed.

Some private sector staff allowed back to work to process salaries

Some private sector staff allowed back to work to process salaries

CORONAVIRUS | Human Resources Ministry says only two staff will be allowed, and they must choose between March 31 or April 1.

Doctor returns to work right after recovering from Covid-19

Doctor returns to work right after recovering from Covid-19

CORONAVIRUS | Feeling guilty while resting during illness prompts doc to give online consultation to patients.

Teachers should be more professionally respected

Teachers should be more professionally respected

LETTER | School educators are still being tasked with clerical work resulting in low job satisfaction and early retirement.

Over 500 NSTP staff axed as Media Prima downsizes operations

Over 500 NSTP staff axed as Media Prima downsizes operations

Retrenchment to affect NST, Berita Harian and Harian Metro employees who will leave in March.

Establish the right to work for all refugees in M'sia

Establish the right to work for all refugees in M'sia

LETTER | This will be in line with upholding the Malaysian spirit of recognising harmony in diversity.

Malaysia@Work to commence beginning Q2 next year - Guan Eng

Malaysia@Work to commence beginning Q2 next year - Guan Eng

Under the scheme, the EPF contributions of employers and employees will be offset.