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With the latest amendments to the Employment Act, workers can look forward to reduced working hours (from 48 to 45 hours) beginning Sept 1.

Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Awang Hashim said that the amendments are meant to protect the welfare of workers and offer flexibility in working hours, in line with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention.