Thursday, July 19, 2012

Health Ministry to begin rewarding healthy employees

The Star Online PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry will take the lead in introducing rewards for employees who do not take sick leave.

Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said the programme would start immediately.

"They will receive the reward, which could include a certificate of appreciation, during the ministry's excellent service awards presentation next year.

"Besides the certificate, we are considering rewarding them with opportunities to attend special courses," he said after presenting the ministry's excellent service awards here Thursday.

Liow said he hoped other ministries would consider introducing a similar programme.

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