Written by: Izz Murtada If you work in Malaysia, you have probably heard people talking about "Lindung 24 Jam" this year. Some call it a new tax. Some call it extra protection. So what is it really? Let's break it…
Written by: Izz Murtada 1. What Is EIS? EIS stands for Employment Insurance System, known in Malay as Sistem Insurans Pekerjaan (SIP). It is a scheme run by PERKESO (also called SOCSO) that helps workers who lose their job through…
Written by: Izz Murtada Many workers in Malaysia grow up believing that a boss can simply refuse to let them go. Someone hands in their resignation letter, and their manager says, “I don't accept this” or “you cannot leave yet”…
Written by: Izz Murtada If you work in Malaysia or you run a business here, minimum wage is a topic you cannot ignore. It affects how much workers take home and how companies plan their budgets. This article breaks…
Written by: Izz Murtada Getting your payslip and seeing a smaller number than you expected can be worrying. Before you panic, it helps to know that some deductions are allowed by law, while others are not. Here is a simple…
Written by: Izz Murtada If you've ever wondered exactly how many days of annual leave you're supposed to get, or what happens to those days if you leave your job without using them all, you're not alone. It's one of…
Written by: Izz Murtada Most of us have said "I'm so burnt out" after a busy week at work. But is that really burnout, or is it just stress? These two words get used like they mean the same thing,…
Written by: Izz Murtada So you have handed in your resignation letter. Maybe you are excited about a new job, or maybe you just need a break. Either way, one question is probably sitting at the back of your mind:…
Written by: Izz Murtada Getting sick is never fun. But in Malaysia, the law makes sure you don't have to choose between your health and your salary. This right comes from the Employment Act 1955, and it applies to almost…
Written by: Izz Murtada Sometimes an employee needs to leave a job fast, whether it's a new offer starting next week or something that can’t wait. So can they just walk out, or are they bound to serve notice no…