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The HRO team wishes you a joyous and meaningful Deepavali 2026!

This Festival of Lights, we send our warm thoughts to everyone celebrating, with hopes for meaningful moments, happy reunions, and a little extra sweetness along the way.

06 November 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Malaysia cuts fuel prices and announces 50% toll discount for Deepavali

RON97, RON95 and non-subsidised diesel prices will decrease from 5 to 11 November 2026, while eligible motorists can enjoy half-price tolls on 6 and 7 November.

06 November 2026
• Umairah Nasir

5.4mn Malaysians to receive RM1.1bn in STR Phase 4 payments this month

Existing recipients will receive payments in stages from 4 to 6 November, while new recipients and approved appeal applicants will receive theirs from 16 November.

06 November 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Wag & Wild to close after five years, last day set for 30 November

The water play attraction will continue welcoming visitors until the end of November, ahead of its land lease expiry in December 2026.

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06 November 2026
• Umairah Nasir

MOM recorded 166 age discrimination complaints in job ads and hiring practices in the past year

Of these, enforcement was taken in 122 cases between January 2025 and September 2026.

06 November 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Boosting Singapore's resident employment: Focus is on enabling locals to participate meaningfully in the workforce

This was raised in Parliament in context to the finding in Q2 2026 that non-resident employment growth outnumbered resident employment growth four to one.

05 November 2026
• Umairah Nasir

At the helm: Sandeep Juneja appointed SVP, South Asia and MD of DHL Express India

Sandeep takes on the dual leadership role from 1 November 2026, bringing more than two decades of experience at DHL Express across sales, marketing, and commercial functions.

05 November 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Philippines 2027 public holidays: 4 additional non-working days included

Chinese New Year, All Souls’ Day, and Christmas Eve are among the dates set aside.

05 November 2026
• Umairah Nasir

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The inclusive people manager: Five habits for fairer workplace decisions

Practical habits can help people managers make fairer workplace decisions, encourage employee participation, and build a stronger sense of belonging as organisations prepare for Singapore’s Workplace Fairness Act.

05 November 2026
• Contributor

Winning Secrets: How Clyde & Co is tackling workplace bias through fairer work allocation

From tracking who gets high-profile assignments to recognising contributions beyond billable hours, Kathy Teoh, DE&I Lead for APAC and MEA, shares how the firm is putting inclusion into practice.

05 November 2026
• Umairah Nasir

4 L&D trends shaping the future of workforce readiness

On Day 2 of Learning & Development Asia 2026 – Malaysia, HR and L&D leaders explored how organisations can rethink learning, leadership, and talent development to build a workforce ready for what comes next.

04 November 2026
• Priya Sunil

Canva to restructure workforce, affecting 1,271 employees globally

The restructuring will involve consolidating teams, reducing organisational layers, and relocating some functions.

04 November 2026
• Priya Sunil

Hong Kong launches seamless Mainland flight transit services and strikes Turkish Airlines partnership

These moves aim to enhance passenger connectivity and reinforce the city's position as a global aviation hub.

04 November 2026
• Tracy Chan

Malaysia to turn away manufacturing investors relying heavily on low-skilled foreign labour

Companies seeking new manufacturing licences will need to demonstrate a shift towards automation and better-paying jobs, rather than continue relying on foreign workers to keep operations running.

04 November 2026
• Umairah Nasir

45 companies being investigated over suspected work pass breaches at Changi Airport

Inspections found EP holders performing baggage handling duties, with preliminary findings pointing to false salary and occupation declarations.

04 November 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Deepavali 2026: Heavy traffic expected at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints from 6 to 9 November

Motorists could face waits of up to three hours during peak periods, ICA said.

04 November 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Malaysia's Gig Workers Tribunal orders photography firm to pay worker outstanding income with 8% interest

A photographer has won a claim against a non-platform contracting entity, with the Tribunal ordering full payment of outstanding income, 8% interest until settlement and RM500 in costs.

03 November 2026
• Umairah Nasir

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Malaysia cuts fuel prices and announces 50% toll discount for Deepavali

The inclusive people manager: Five habits for fairer workplace decisions

Malaysia to turn away manufacturing investors relying heavily on low-skilled foreign labour

45 companies being investigated over suspected work pass breaches at Changi Airport

Deepavali 2026: Heavy traffic expected at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints from 6 to 9 November

The HRO team wishes you a joyous and meaningful Deepavali 2026!

Malaysia cuts fuel prices and announces 50% toll discount for Deepavali

5.4mn Malaysians to receive RM1.1bn in STR Phase 4 payments this month

Wag & Wild to close after five years, last day set for 30 November

MOM recorded 166 age discrimination complaints in job ads and hiring practices in the past year

Boosting Singapore's resident employment: Focus is on enabling locals to participate meaningfully in the workforce

At the helm: Sandeep Juneja appointed SVP, South Asia and MD of DHL Express India

Philippines 2027 public holidays: 4 additional non-working days included

The inclusive people manager: Five habits for fairer workplace decisions

Winning Secrets: How Clyde & Co is tackling workplace bias through fairer work allocation

4 L&D trends shaping the future of workforce readiness

Canva to restructure workforce, affecting 1,271 employees globally

Hong Kong launches seamless Mainland flight transit services and strikes Turkish Airlines partnership

Malaysia to turn away manufacturing investors relying heavily on low-skilled foreign labour

45 companies being investigated over suspected work pass breaches at Changi Airport

Deepavali 2026: Heavy traffic expected at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints from 6 to 9 November

Malaysia's Gig Workers Tribunal orders photography firm to pay worker outstanding income with 8% interest