Deputy President of Barti Bangsa Malaysia, Haniza Mohamed Talha has suggested that Putrajaya should consider enacting a law that would allow women who suffer from severe menstrual pain to take leave from work pointing out that Indonesia allows up to two days a month for menstrual leave. This comes after Spain recently approved a bill granting up to 3 days of menstrual leave a month. We get into discussions around this proposal and the stigma surrounding menstrual pain.

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Produced by: Alia Zefri

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan

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Categories:  the workplace,  wellness

Tags:  menstrual pain,  period leave,  cramps,  workplace equality,  employee rights,  womens rights,  employment act,  taboo,