What workers look for in this age (Poll inside)

Daily grind: Office workers walking in Kuala Lumpur. Many, like Yap (top right) and Maizatul, crave better perks. — AZMAN GHANI/The Star.

PETALING JAYA: As the country observes Labour Day on Monday, Malaysians are expressing hope that they will get more leave days, higher wages and greater flexibility on the job, even as they are largely satisfied with their work conditions.

Production manager Jack Yap, 50, is one of those who hope for more flexibility in handling overtime, even though his working hours are sometimes too long.