WE believe that Malaysia tries to stay abreast of global labour trends, striving to create a more equitable and family-friendly work environment.
The latest evidence of these efforts is a significant policy change that extends maternity leave for women to 90 days. This revision, in line with Inter-national Labour Organisation (ILO) standards, is undoubtedly a commendable move. However, a close look at its implications, particularly for micro and small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), reveals there may be cause for concern.
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