fbpx
Connect with us

News

M’sian Entrepreneur Thinks 90-Day Maternity Leave is Too Long, Gets Backlash from Netizens

Published

Malaysian Entrepreneur Thinks 90-Day Maternity Leave is Too Long, Receives Backlash from Netizens - WORLD OF BUZZ 1
Source: Astro Awani & naaree.com

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

Malaysian citizens have been debating about maternity leave being increased from 60 days to 90 days in 2021. Some celebrated the fact that women’s rights are being supported, while others worried about women’s position in the workforce. 

According to Astro Awani, Christy Ng, a Malaysian entrepreneur, expressed her less-than-enthusiastic opinion of the extended maternity leave.

“It (maternity leave) has some goodness in it, but it also has its negative impacts – because I think having a woman off the workforce for three months is a little bit too long. She may go out of touch really quickly, and I’m also very concerned that this move would actually deter more employers to put women at high ranking positions.”

She further explained that she didn’t want women to lose their ability to compete with men in the workforce, leaving employers to pick men over women when it comes to higher positions. Christy also added that the third month of the maternity leave should be about flexible working hours as it will be difficult to find a replacement for the new mother, and it will also lift the burdens of other employees.

Female Entrepreneur Receives Backlash from Netizens for - WORLD OF BUZZ 1

Source: Astro Awani

However, netizens on Twitter disagreed with her opinions and many raged about how she only thought about this issue as an employer.

Hannah Yeoh responded in a tweet in response to Christy’s views, emphasising that the point of implementing a longer maternity leave is to improve the bond between the new mum and her baby. She also added that maternity leave should not be only perceived from the employer’s point of view.

Female Entrepreneur Receives Backlash from Netizens for - WORLD OF BUZZ

Source: Twitter

Other netizens also gave their two cents, pointing out that the maternity leave is not the issue when the real problem lies in the company’s managing skills.

Female Entrepreneur Receives Backlash from Netizens for - WORLD OF BUZZ 2

Source: Twitter

They also believe that it’s more important to build a healthier and more wholesome society than having female employees work for employers like robots.

Female Entrepreneur Receives Backlash from Netizens for - WORLD OF BUZZ 3

Source: Twitter

We hope that all employers will find a balance between allowing the female staff to go on maternity leave while maintaining the productivity of their companies.

 

Also read: CIMB Group Offers First-Time Mothers 6 Months Paid Maternity Leave Starting Jan 2019

Malaysian Entrepreneur Thinks 90-Day Maternity Leave is Too Long, Receives Backlash from Netizens - WORLD OF BUZZ

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



Just In

teacherft teacherft
News4 hours ago

Teacher Accused of Being in a Relationship with His 12yo Student, Parents Lodge Police Report

A male teacher at a primary school in Dengkil is being investigated by the police after allegedly having a special...

epfft epfft
News9 hours ago

EPF Declares Dividend Rate of 6.3% for 2024, Higher Than Previous Years

The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has declared a dividend rate of 6.3% for conventional savings for 2024, with the total...

feat image love life feat image love life
News1 day ago

Study: M’sia Ranks 5th Globally in Love Life Satisfaction, 67% of M’sians Pleased with Their Sex Lives

Ipsos, one of the world’s largest market research companies, recently published the latest edition of its Love Life Satisfaction Index,...

My Post 1 2025 02 28T153614.229 1 My Post 1 2025 02 28T153614.229 1
News1 day ago

881 Underage Marriages Registered in M’sia in Just 3 Years, Kelantan Recorded Highest Number

A total of 881 underaged marriages were recorded from 2022 to last year, including 518 teenage girls. According to a...

collage 112 collage 112
News1 day ago

PDRM Hunting For Puchong Man Who Punched, Strangled & Threatened to Kill Female Security Guard

A man in Puchong recently beat a female security guard and threatened to kill her after the woman rejected his...

My Post 3 12 My Post 3 12
News1 day ago

UPDATE: Girl Who Was Reported Missing After Leaving Work Dorm Leaves a Comment on Mum’s FB Post

It was reported earlier that a mother from Johor was desperately searching for her 18-year-old daughter who had left her...

collage 111 collage 111
News1 day ago

Selangor Govt: Civil Servants May Receive Extra Duit Raya, Women May Get to Go Home Early for Ramadan

Civil servants in Selangor might be getting additional “duit raya” from the state government this year. The “duit raya” refers...

My Post 1 2025 02 28T113102.268 My Post 1 2025 02 28T113102.268
News1 day ago

MISSING: Johor Woman Seeks Help Finding Daughter Who Disappeared 10 Days Ago After Leaving Work Dormitory

An 18-year-old girl allegedly cut off contact with her family after leaving her work dormitory with a man on Tuesday...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY