5 productive things to do with reduced working hours

By SHEELA CHANDRAN

Living
Thursday, 11 Aug 2022
6:00 PM MYT

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With the latest amendments to the Employment Act, workers can look forward to reduced working hours (from 48 to 45 hours) beginning Sept 1.

Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Awang Hashim said that the amendments are meant to protect the welfare of workers and offer flexibility in working hours, in line with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention.

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Productive activities

Patchwork is a wonderful hobby that allows crafters to explore their creativity. Photo: Filepic

Simple but pleasurable tasks like gardening and harvesting vegetables help tighten the bond between children and their parents. Photo: Kelvin Loh

It is important to teach children to engage in volunteer work. Photo: Filepic

Spend the additional time to reorganise and declutter your home. Photo: Andrew Wong

Exercise can help keep health issues at bay. Photo: Salina Osman

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5 productive things to do with reduced working hours