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Resources for employers in Malaysia looking to implement FWAs

Resources for employers in Malaysia looking to implement FWAs

Employers can look forward to learning more about FWAs, advisory services in the implementation process, and more.

Malaysia's Employment Act 1955 (Amendment) 2022, which is expected to come into force on 1 January 2023, will see new provisions for flexible work arrangements (FWAs).

In line with that, Talent Corporation Malaysia (TalentCorp) has today (8 September 2022) launched its FWA@Workplace initiative, which aims to aid employers who want to learn about FWAs and how to implement it in their companies.

Under this initiative, which runs from now till 31 December 2022, TalentCorp will assist employers towards an "effective and sustainable FWA integration strategy" in their companies, including providing comprehensive advisory services to implement work-life practices.

As an added benefit, companies that successfully implement FWA will be eligible for the FWA Income Tax Deduction, facilitated by TalentCorp.

Some examples of FWAs that fall under the initiative include:

  • Flexi-working hours: Employees are afforded the flexibility of choosing their own working hours, as long as it adds up to the mandatory working hours.
  • Work from home: A telecommuting arrangement that enables employees to work remotely.
  • Compressed workweek: Allows employees to get time off every week without reducing the mandatory working hours.

Full details on the FWA@Workplace initiative can be found here.


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