PETALING JAYA: The government has decided to scrap the 45-hour work week for more than 82,000 healthcare workers, which had been scheduled to be implemented on Aug 1, after a two-month extension.
The public services department (JPA) said it took note of the concerns raised by healthcare workers over the implementation of the 45-hour work week under the public service remuneration system (SSPA).
“After thoroughly reviewing the operational needs and the nature of critical tasks carried out by healthcare workers, the government recognises that such responsibilities demand extraordinary physical, mental and emotional preparedness.