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A Malaysian company has gone viral, sparking mixed reactions online. The reason? They handed out trophies for categories like “Most Sick Leaves” and “Best Sleeper at Work.”
Company Awards Styled Like a Real Show
Like many other companies, this Malaysian firm held its 2025 Appreciation Gala Dinner to celebrate its employees. But this one went a step further. The viral video shared on X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok showed the event styled like a real award show—complete with nominee lists, surprise winner reveals, on-stage photos, trophies, cheers, and camera flashes.
The Surprise Moment
What caught everyone off guard was the announcement of two unexpected categories: “Best Sleeper at Work” and “Most Sick Leaves.”
Both winners seemed to take it sportingly, heading up to the stage to accept their trophies and pose for photos.
The crowd cheered and burst into laughter.
The host took it one step further. While announcing the "Most Sick Leaves" award, he joked that the winner had taken 365 sick leaves—implying he had been off work the entire year. The joke sent the audience into hysterics.
Funny or Humiliating
The moment quickly went viral, drawing mixed responses. While many found it funny and relatable—with some saying “this is totally me” or asking for the company’s name so they could apply—others were more critical, raising concerns about workplace ethics and employee shaming. Some saw it as public humiliation disguised as humor.
One joked, “I would win ‘Best Scroller’ for sure,” while another warned, “It’s all fun and games until HR uses these awards as justification during layoffs.”
What Do You Think
The video has received both appreciation and backlash. Some see it as a fun way to bond and lighten the workplace atmosphere, while others believe it’s a passive-aggressive form of public shaming.
For some, it’s a creative ice-breaker. For others, it might lower morale or make employees feel judged.
It also opens up a broader conversation about how far companies can go with humor in professional settings. Can jokes like these create a more relaxed culture, or do they cross a line?
Either way, it’s definitely a unique approach. So, what’s your take? Would you accept an award like this?
(Rh/Pooja Bansal/MSM)
