fbpx
Connect with us

Social Stories

M’sian Employee Accuses KL Based SG Company of Refusing to Let Staff Take Leave on Friday For GE15

Published

Ft Employer
Source: 123RF & 123RF/a>

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

Caretaker Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob recently declared that November 18 and 19 are public holidays so that Malaysians can travel back to vote in their hometowns.

However, for those that absolutely must work, HR minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan has also announced that for employees who have no choice but to work on either of those two days, must either be given replacement leaves or paid public holiday rates.

Despite the various announcements, it appears that some employers are still refusing to do so.

An anonymous reader recently shared with us how the company they are currently working at is refusing to follow the government’s instructions and has instructed all of its staff to treat it as a normal work day.

94363795 L

For illustration purpose only

The reader told us that they are currently working at a Singaporean company that is based in Kuala Lumpur.

“We follow the Singaporean calendar which is inclusive of their public holidays. Therefore, Malaysia public holidays are a normal working day for us.”

“But in regards of the general election, and the government’s announcement of the PH this Friday specifically to allow us citizens to make arrangements to be able to vote the next day, our company should at least take this into consideration and come up to a fair decision,” they added.

“At first I was confused because I believe it is unfair. Everyone gets extra time off to make arrangements to vote the next day but we don’t,” explained the reader.

Work

 

The HR department of the company had released a memo to the staff which said that the PH doesn’t apply to them and that they would have to work as per usual basis without any replacement leaves or extra pay.

“I believe this is a major demotivating factor to vote especially for those whose voting area outside of KL. A few of my colleagues have to vote in Penang, Johor and they are still contemplating whether to actually travel to vote as it will be quite rushed for them.”

The reader asked Malaysians to share tips on what they should do as they are currently helpless. “I’m seeking the opinion of the public on whether or not such international companies should have off days for special circumstances such as general election.

What should the employees do in such a circumstance?

 

Also read: Employees Need To Be Paid Public Holiday Rates or Given Replacement Leave If They Work On 18 & 19 Nov

Hr Minister Leave Public Holiday Vote

Source: 123RF

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

Collage 89 Collage 89
News9 hours ago

Johor Government May Implement a 4.5-Day Workweek in the Near Future

A 4-day workweek sounds ideal, but a 4-and-a-half day workweek doesn’t sound bad either. Johoreans may be in luck next...

My Post 1 2024 11 21T160023.537 My Post 1 2024 11 21T160023.537
News11 hours ago

“UPSR get D, SPM can get A” – PMX Responds to BERSIH Giving Him a Grade D in ‘Report Card’

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has opened up about BERSIH’s ‘report card‘ on his administration’s performance in conjunction with...

My Post 1 2024 11 21T114442.032 1 My Post 1 2024 11 21T114442.032 1
News15 hours ago

PDRM is Offering 60% Off Selected Traffic Summons at Govt’s 2nd Anniversary Event This Weekend!

In conjunction with the MADANI government’s 2nd anniversary on 24 November (Sunday), the Ministry of Home Affairs of Malaysia (KDN)...

Collage 17 1 Collage 17 1
News1 day ago

MCPF Calls for Vape Ban, Warns Addiction to Substances Can Lead to Unhealthy Behaviours Like Theft

The Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) is urging for the sale of e-cigarettes or vape devices to be banned or...

Feat Image Lesen Feat Image Lesen
News1 day ago

Anthony Loke: Road Users in M’sia May Have to Pay for Physical Driving License Cards Starting Next Year

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook today iterated that the Government will continue with the implementation of digital driving licenses...

Collage 15 2 Collage 15 2
News1 day ago

Filipino Couple Caught Living & Working Illegally in Malaysia Using Fake MyKads That Cost RM250 Each

A Filipino husband and wife were arrested during a raid on November 19 at a house in Pandan Indah yesterday...

Feat Image Apple Ind Feat Image Apple Ind
News1 day ago

Apple Offers to Increase Investment in Indonesia Tenfold to RM446 Million to Lift Country’s iPhone 16 Series Ban

Previously, we shared how the Apple iPhone 16 Series is banned from being sold in Indonesia until the tech giant...

My Post 1 2024 11 20T144359.263 My Post 1 2024 11 20T144359.263
News1 day ago

BERSIH Names Ismail Sabri the Best PM Since 2009, Calls Out PMX for Lack of Urgency with Reforms

In conjunction with the upcoming 2nd anniversary (24 November) of Anwar Ibrahim’s administration, The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections,...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY