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workplace reforms needed on top of post maternity allowance says think tank

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The article discusses a policy initiative and think tank recommendations aimed at improving female labor force participation in Malaysia. No direct commercial mechanism, commodity price impact, or company-level margin effect is identified. The policy is a government social measure with no immediate supply chain or pricing channel.

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  • Malaysia's new post-maternity allowance provides financial assistance for up to 30 days after 98-day maternity leave.
  • Goal: boost female labor force participation to 63% by 2030.
  • Only 4.4% of working mothers have access to workplace childcare, though over 70% consider it essential.
  • Seri think tank calls for broader workplace reforms including flexible work and shared parental leave.
  • Announced by PM Anwar Ibrahim on May 1, 2026.
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