The govt has announced plans to introduce a Post‑Maternity Leave Allowance for female workers.
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the one-off allowance is expected to benefit over 132,000 female workers, who are eligible to receive 80% of their assumed monthly salary.
It will provide financial assistance for up to 30 days of additional leave after the completion of the 98‑day maternity leave period.
Datuk Seri Anwar adds that the government will amend the Self-Employment Social Security Act to extend SOCSO protections to citizens who work abroad.
It will start with those who commute daily between Malaysia and Singapore before being expanded to those who work in other countries.
He said this during the 2026 Labour Day celebration in Bukit Jalil.
--
Separately, the PM has condemned Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla humanitarian mission in international waters.
He also urged all parties to act immediately and ensure that no force is used against the activists, including 10 Malaysians who are currently detained.
--
The Health Ministry’s healthcare services will NOT be affected by the adjustment to govt operating expenditure.
Its minister says it will fully maintain core services including patient treatment, emergency care, and the supply of medicines.
He pointed out that for now, any adjustments to non-core areas are just proposals, and not finalised.
The minister also assured that efforts to strengthen the healthcare workforce will continue.
--
Police have urged other victims to come forward to help investigate a serial domestic abuse suspect who allegedly abused his wife until she suffered a miscarried.
This, as reports said that the suspect was previously married nine times, and already has a conviction for spousal assault.
--
In other news
Kedah police say a Chinese national, who was fined RM10,000 for drunk driving has passed away in hospital just hours after his court appearance.
--
15 Armed Forces personnel have been injured after their transport truck lost control and crashed into a toll plaza along the SUKE highway in KL yesterday.
--
A magistrate's court has ordered celebrity preacher Ebit Lew to enter his defence on 11 counts of sexual harassment.
--
Negeri Sembilan police have remanded 4 foreign nationals for their alleged involvement in a scam syndicate that sells obscene videos.
--
The Transport Ministry says the Madani 30 discount initiative for KTMB’s ETS and Ekspres Rakyat Timuran services has extended until the 14th of this month.
--
And the JPJ has denied social media posts, claiming that it is offering free driving licenses.
