PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Malaysia is a country with 14 states, lots of Sultans, a king, and a Prime Minister.

When it comes to birthdays for each of these Sultans and kings, it is a "Public Holiday" for each corresponding state. So far, I think this is the only country with so many public holidays given in a year. Some are state holidays and a lot are national holidays.

I noticed this is why all Malays want to work in the government because of the plentiful benefits they get instead of working in international or MNC companies. One major benefit is the 4 or 4.5 working days per week. Why? This is because of the popular Fridays in every week. What happens? I noticed that some or many of a typical employee leaves early for lunch, goes to Friday prayers, sleeps or rest a while, then instead of going back to office, goes somewhere else such as play sports or meet up with friends, or hang out with friends. Afterthat, the person only goes back to office and decides to have afternoon tea. After a while of sitting and glaring at the office walls, the time is 5.00pm and it is time to go home already. I am not making up these stories. I witnessed and noticed how these government employees work. The irony is they are given an increment of about 15% (Source: from newspapers 2007) of their salaries for a 4/4.5 working days per week. This is a major benefit for working in the government sector. ALL MNC companies are working strictly 5 days per week 8 hours per day. Government sectors are working much less and quality of work remains poor.

Another major benefit is if the holiday is on a weekend, it is automatically carried forward to the next working day. Hahahaha... Well, why not just make it 3 or 4 working days per week then... This is just so poor and somewhat stupid decision made by someone in this country. This is one major reason why Malaysia is still a developing country - no one is working or making efforts to make this country grow. Disappointing...

Now, theres so many public holidays! This is why I noticed all Malays moving away from big MNC companies and going to government sectors. They get lots of benefits but actually what do they learn and get out of working there? I can guess almost to nothing new. I am working in a MNC company, so I know of where the employees are moving to and coming from. All these are facts!