Maternity leave extension should draw Malaysian moms back to workforce, but some employers wary

Industry players say an ecosystem to encourage women rejoin the workforce is important, such as daycare centres. Read more at straitstimes.com.

KUALA LUMPUR - After a five-year break, Madam Halimah Hasnoor is now ready to rejoin Malaysia’s workforce, following the announcement of the extension to paid maternity leave.

“Now that the economy is uncertain, I think it’s time to come back. The plus point is it would be more secure even if I get pregnant again,” she said. A survey released last month by the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce reflected this concern, with more Chinese employers now preferring to hire men in response to the new policy.

Ms Suri Kempe, president of pro-family organisation Family Frontiers said employers’ hesitancy in hiring women employees is reflective of their immediate priority - profit.

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