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July 4, 2022

Shorter work week: Many factors in play

KUCHING: Shortening working hours in a country that has many public holidays needs to be reevaluated. In stating this, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Human Development Programme Associate Professor Dr Abdul Halim Busari said the economic and social aspects as well as work life balance must also be taken into account before arriving at a decision.... Read More
Sarawak News
July 4, 2022

Employees make their case for four-day week

By Ma Chee Seng, Annabell Naja Tommy & Margaret Ringgit KUCHING: Should we work five days a week or have an additional day’s rest? People seem divided over the issue but there appears to be a leaning towards working four days instead. They argue that employees deserve three days of rest, pointing out that it... Read More
Sarawak News, VOX
July 3, 2022

4-day workweek — is it really worth it?

KUCHING: Many have called for the standard workweek to be reduced from five days to four. However, there are concerns over its practicality and the ways in which it can benefit both employers and employees. What about in terms of mental health? According to Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Department of Psychological Medicine medical lecturer Dr... Read More
Sarawak News, Top 2
May 1, 2022

Grateful for the minimum wage

By Fasiha Khushiri KUCHING: Many people are agreeable to and thankful for the new minimum wage of RM1,500 gazetted by the government last April 27. Among their opinions, which they have been saying often and long enough, the government should review the minimum wage of workers from time to time to ensure that personal income... Read More
Sarawak News
October 8, 2021

Kopitiam owners support compulsory vax proposal

KUCHING: Kuching Coffeeshop and Restaurant Owners Association committee member Kapitan Tan Yit Sheng has echoed the Malaysian Employers Federation’s (MEF) suggestion that private sector employers must make it mandatory for employees to get vaccinated against Covid-19. He voiced his support that employees who opted to not get inoculated without any valid reason be terminated from... Read More
Sarawak News
September 30, 2021

Sarawak Energy 112 to achieve their education goals

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy’s centenary year saw 97 outstanding students from throughout Sarawak and 15 employees receive scholarships from the energy developer to continue their education in various fields of study yesterday (Sept 29). The external scholars were selected from over 720 applications this year, after undergoing a rigorous and structured assessment process. The applicants were... Read More
Sarawak News
August 18, 2021

Laku to develop staff houses

MIRI: The Northern Region Water Board (Laku) is looking for some state land to provide affordable houses and other associated facilities for its growing number of employees. This was among the proposals forwarded by Laku Management chairman Datuk Nelson Balang Rining to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg during the earth breaking ceremony... Read More
Sarawak News
July 29, 2021

Serba Dinamik comes to aid of employee

KUCHING: An employee of Serba Dinamik Sdn Bhd received cash and food aid from the company following a fire at the employee’s longhouse. The donation was conducted by the Serba Dinamik Corporate Affairs and Communications Department, assisted by the Human Resources Department. Felixster Buku received the donation, which included cash, solar lights, gas cylinders, mattresses,... Read More
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