tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38530403.post6117843520357741452..comments2024-01-27T19:41:05.143+08:00Comments on Nuraina A Samad's 3540 Jalan Sudin: Longer Maternity Leave For Women In The WorkforceNURAINA A SAMADhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07671206532110686716noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38530403.post-57675712417067070792008-05-12T15:35:00.000+08:002008-05-12T15:35:00.000+08:00Saya baharu kenal Pn melalui temubual blog pada ha...Saya baharu kenal Pn melalui temubual blog pada hari ahad . Saya simple sahaja memberitahu apa dalam ingatan saya , sama seperti pn menulis apa dalam hati pn. Untuk permulaan, puan lihat blog saya di walinongsari.blogspot.comWalinong Sarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10329880019833469374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38530403.post-6932891248181874322008-05-07T10:58:00.000+08:002008-05-07T10:58:00.000+08:00I agree with gobloking and sayangmalaysia. I heard...I agree with gobloking and sayangmalaysia. I heard some discussions among a group of employers. Apparently this issue was somewhat brought up by Sharizat Jalil before, and as a discussion, these group of employers were saying that they will be more reluctant to employ women because of this. As they are in the private sector, their company is already paying maximum tax to the government, and also their own personal income tax, which in total is about >50% of their income. Then if they were to adapt this practise, this SME's will be further burdened. <BR/><BR/>Though it sounds very good for the women, it might just backfire. Hopefully PKR will also have this into consideration.Ydianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18124680898024472578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38530403.post-91850386729173048342008-05-06T14:08:00.000+08:002008-05-06T14:08:00.000+08:00I am a female management worker in private sector ...I am a female management worker in private sector with 4 children.<BR/><BR/>While I respect women who needs longer break after their maternity, I do not believe any move to make the maternity leave longer than 60 days will be positive for women. Don't get me wrong, if any new mother needs a longer leave, she should take a non-paid leave and that is her right and the management's perogative to consider. To make the maternity longer will be one added reason for some not to employ a female.<BR/><BR/>What Women Ministry should work on is to make flexible worktime a norm in this country. For the sake of the country female workers should be allowed to remain at work as long as they can. At the same time women with children should have the flexibility to keep their jobs and take care of growing children. This will save the country from underemployment of experienced workforce and ensure our next generation gets the attention and guidance they need to nurture Malaysians.<BR/><BR/>Concrete steps are urgently needed to make Malaysian companies more flexible and innovative in optimizing available workforce in the country. The under-employed workforce include mothers and retirees who want to work, but may not want to work 6 days, 12 hr days. If we harness this workforce, the country can definitely be more competitive and labour efficient!<BR/><BR/>For women and women NGOs out there, please think very carefully about pushing a longer maternity leave, it may be counter-productive for women in the long run!sayangmalaysiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02341981058819866368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38530403.post-85197091294688546092008-05-05T17:42:00.000+08:002008-05-05T17:42:00.000+08:00this's definitely a good Rakyat's choice. I totall...this's definitely a good Rakyat's choice. I totally support this, even better if Pakatan's governments can pursue the private sectors to follow too... :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38530403.post-76190625256644236372008-05-05T15:54:00.000+08:002008-05-05T15:54:00.000+08:00A.kum Kak Nuraina,1. su-kj nak tumpang tanya sikit...A.kum Kak Nuraina,<BR/><BR/>1. su-kj nak tumpang tanya sikit ni<BR/><BR/>2. Kak Aina anak berape orang dah?<BR/><BR/>3. Yang sulung boy ke girl?mnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13347430629580661227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38530403.post-84725035298417334732008-05-05T15:29:00.000+08:002008-05-05T15:29:00.000+08:00I think 75-90 days paid leave is in line with west...I think 75-90 days paid leave is in line with western as well many other progressive nations. The leave period can be reduced for a 2nd and successive births, to say 60days.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps the time has arrived for some paid PATERNITY LEAVE too, say 2 weeks -1 month. <BR/><BR/>I remember that the birth of my <BR/>1st child was a joyous as well as a very stressful time for me, having to cope with a complete change in married life! The 1st month after a birth is always the most demanding one.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps PKR will push for this too. <BR/><BR/>In this age of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), this would be a step in the right direction. PLc's and large corporations can afford it, while Socso can look look into the needs of lower income groups and smaller companies.Donplaypuks®https://www.blogger.com/profile/14885751307558636916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38530403.post-47705873293631895862008-05-05T14:32:00.000+08:002008-05-05T14:32:00.000+08:00KakThis looks like a good start for better things ...Kak<BR/><BR/>This looks like a good start for better things to come. I'm nowhere near getting pregnant at the moment, but it's good to know that our voices are being heard.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38530403.post-38380760770177108922008-05-05T13:26:00.000+08:002008-05-05T13:26:00.000+08:00Pakatan Rakyat respects women. It is always workin...Pakatan Rakyat respects women. It is always working in the interest of women. Umno is anti-women. Umno uses women for its own ends. Umno abuses women. Umno has no respect for women. Just ask their sexist MPs. Need I say more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38530403.post-7077811809757330692008-05-05T13:24:00.000+08:002008-05-05T13:24:00.000+08:00I am a woman but I think this move is NOT positive...I am a woman but I think this move is NOT positive for the family unit.<BR/><BR/>1. Women of productive age are often overlooked for promotions in their careers because ppl (come on now ppl, admit it!) men and women managers do evaluate employees this way..<BR/><BR/>"She is always pregnant" ie taking lots of days off or "her priority is her family" therefore implying NOT the job<BR/><BR/>2. Much as we love being with our babies - doesn't Men have the equal "right" to taking time off to help care & enjoy mother, baby and family?<BR/><BR/>Follow Scandinavia's example: Give Men some maternity leave too!<BR/><BR/>3. In extending maternity time for women, again the message goes out reinforcing the belief that -<BR/><BR/>Women (more than Men) are responsible for the care of home and family<BR/><BR/>OK y'all can shoot me now. <BR/><BR/>I believe in equality & not sacrifice only from 1 gender as fas as home & family's concerned!GobloKinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11125739751821254797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38530403.post-53441761812477840922008-05-05T13:06:00.000+08:002008-05-05T13:06:00.000+08:00The Pakatan Rakyat leaders have brains. They are g...The Pakatan Rakyat leaders have brains. They are giving back to those who have voted them into power. Period .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com