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"Heavy" to "very heavy" rain expected in Thailand from 29 June to 3 July 2026

Residents in affected areas are urged to stay alert for heavy and accumulated rainfall, which could trigger flash floods and runoff, particularly in foothill areas, near waterways, and in low-lying communities.

30 June 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Malaysia’s unemployment rate fell to 10-year low in 2025 as labour market strengthened: DOSM

The unemployment rate dropped to 3.0% in 2025, the lowest in a decade, while employment, labour force participation, and youth employment all improved.

30 June 2026
• Umairah Nasir

CPTPP ministers to advance expansion talks, launch Customs Working Group and deepen ASEAN-EU trade dialogues

Ministers also welcomed the progress on negotiations and cooperation aimed at updating and enhancing the CPTPP, following a decision taken in Melbourne last year.

30 June 2026
• Sarah Gideon

MOM moves displaced migrant workers to temporary lodging, ramps up job-matching following alleged unpaid wages case

About 20 workers have found new jobs, while most of the remaining affected workers are expected to be placed within the next two to three weeks. Around 230 will be moved to the MOM Onboard Centre, where lodging and meals will be provided.

30 June 2026
• Sarah Gideon

MOM calls for nationwide voluntary Safety Time-Out as workplace fatalities reach 21 in 2026

The two-week voluntary Safety Time-Out and stricter workplace safety enforcement come after seven workers lost their lives in five workplace incidents over the past month.

30 June 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Yealink upgrades global operational HQ in Singapore, launches new customer experience centre

The headquarters will support a range of strategic functions, including worldwide market enablement, operational coordination, supply chain collaboration, customer support, and cloud service management.

29 June 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Civil servants in Malaysia to work remotely two days a week under new hybrid work policy from 1 August 2026

Civil servants will be allowed to work remotely two days a week under a new hybrid work policy, with fixed office days depending on each state’s weekly day off.

29 June 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Stars Engrg director sentenced over fatal Tuas workplace explosion in 2021 that killed three workers

The company was fined S$500,000 and its production manager was also jailed after investigations uncovered multiple workplace safety lapses and obstruction of justice.

29 June 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Leadership as a daily choice: Merck’s Khadija Ben Hammada on building global teams, local trust, and future-ready talent

Merck Group’s Chief People Officer believes the true measure of leadership lies not in being needed at every turn, but in building teams that can move forward with confidence, clarity and independence.

29 June 2026
• Sarah Gideon

CIMB Niaga weaves a winning story at Employee Experience Awards 2026, Indonesia

Our heartiest congratulations also go out to Bank Indonesia and AXA Mandiri Financial Services for taking home the Overall awards!

26 June 2026
• Chee Jean Wen

Sands China emerges Grand Winner at Employee Experience Awards 2026, Hong Kong

Avnet Hong Kong, OCBC Bank (Hong Kong), Société Générale, and more stood out at the annual awards gala, taking home multiple trophies across categories.

26 June 2026
• Tracy Chan

Faces of HR: Surya Darpita on why meaningful rewards start with contribution, not entitlement

According to him, a truly supportive Total Rewards strategy centres on structured, transparent frameworks that enable employees to clearly see how their growth and performance are reflected in their rewards.

26 June 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Workplace culture and mental health are driving lawyers out of Singapore's legal profession, study finds

A four-year study of 855 practising and former lawyers found that poor workplace culture is pushing lawyers out of firms, while mental health challenges are the strongest predictor of leaving the profession altogether.

26 June 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Fuel price update: Malaysia cuts RON97, RON95 and diesel prices for 25-30 June 2026

Motorists will pay less at the pump this week after lower global oil prices led to reductions across petrol and diesel. However, the government has cautioned that uncertainties in the international energy market remain.

26 June 2026
• Umairah Nasir

From building systems to shaping culture: Howell Yong reflects on his journey in HR

Having grown up the ranks alongside his organisation, Howell Yong, Head of Human Resources & Administration at Moomoo Malaysia, looks back on the people, experiences, and leadership lessons that have shaped his career and philosophy as an HR leader.

26 June 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Faces of HR: Meenakshree Nanda on designing total rewards for a workforce that no longer fits old definitions

Workforce expectations are becoming increasingly diverse, prompting organisations to rethink how they design rewards and benefits. The APAC wellbeing, inclusion & diversity leader shares why relevance, equity, and sustainability should sit at the heart of every Total Rewards strategy.

26 June 2026
• Umairah Nasir

77% of Hong Kong employees who ask for a pay rise succeed: Survey

Gen Z respondents are the most proactive in salary negotiations, with 24% saying they would renegotiate with their line manager or HR after an unsuccessful request.

26 June 2026
• Tracy Chan

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Talentbank announces winners of Graduates’ Choice Award 2026: Malaysia’s most-voted graduate employers revealed

From fairness to inclusion: 3 habits for managing diverse teams

Beyond the policy: How to spot and protect employees from sexual misconduct at work

Leadership as a daily choice: Merck’s Khadija Ben Hammada on building global teams, local trust, and future-ready talent

Faces of HR: Surya Darpita on why meaningful rewards start with contribution, not entitlement

Beyond the policy: How to spot and protect employees from sexual misconduct at work

Eligible Singaporean HDB households to receive double GSTV – U-Save and S&CC rebates in July 2026

China to further upgrade departure tax refund policy from 1 July 2026

CPTPP ministers to advance expansion talks, launch Customs Working Group and deepen ASEAN-EU trade dialogues

MOM calls for nationwide voluntary Safety Time-Out as workplace fatalities reach 21 in 2026

"Heavy" to "very heavy" rain expected in Thailand from 29 June to 3 July 2026

Malaysia’s unemployment rate fell to 10-year low in 2025 as labour market strengthened: DOSM

CPTPP ministers to advance expansion talks, launch Customs Working Group and deepen ASEAN-EU trade dialogues

MOM moves displaced migrant workers to temporary lodging, ramps up job-matching following alleged unpaid wages case

MOM calls for nationwide voluntary Safety Time-Out as workplace fatalities reach 21 in 2026

Yealink upgrades global operational HQ in Singapore, launches new customer experience centre

Civil servants in Malaysia to work remotely two days a week under new hybrid work policy from 1 August 2026

Stars Engrg director sentenced over fatal Tuas workplace explosion in 2021 that killed three workers

Leadership as a daily choice: Merck’s Khadija Ben Hammada on building global teams, local trust, and future-ready talent

CIMB Niaga weaves a winning story at Employee Experience Awards 2026, Indonesia

Sands China emerges Grand Winner at Employee Experience Awards 2026, Hong Kong

Faces of HR: Surya Darpita on why meaningful rewards start with contribution, not entitlement

Workplace culture and mental health are driving lawyers out of Singapore's legal profession, study finds

Fuel price update: Malaysia cuts RON97, RON95 and diesel prices for 25-30 June 2026

From building systems to shaping culture: Howell Yong reflects on his journey in HR

Faces of HR: Meenakshree Nanda on designing total rewards for a workforce that no longer fits old definitions

77% of Hong Kong employees who ask for a pay rise succeed: Survey