PETALING JAYA: The Employment Act, which now allows for 98 days of maternity leave, has turned out to be a double-edged sword for women in the job market.
“The government is assisting women (by extending the maternity leave). Yet, this may lead to other consequences for women, such as not being given promotion chances or being hired,” said Malaysian Women’s Development Organisation president Ng Geok Chee.
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