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Selangor steps up haze preparedness as unhealthy API readings persist

The state will intensify preventive measures if API readings reach 101–150, activate wider disaster-management coordination at 151–200, and consider school closures and cloud seeding at 201–300.

28 August 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Hari Merdeka: What the Jalur Gemilang can teach us about building better workplaces

From unity and courage to integrity and belonging, Malaysia’s national flag offers some surprisingly relevant lessons for today’s employers.

28 August 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Singapore targets 1,800 more infant care educators by 2030 with demand set to rise

The workforce expansion comes as infant care fees are set to fall to S$300 a month for every Singaporean child, with ECDA also widening hiring and training support.

28 August 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Hong Kong lowers trigger threshold for Heat Stress at Work Warnings

The enhanced system took effect on 28 August 2026, allowing higher-level alerts to be activated sooner during periods of extreme heat.

28 August 2026
• Tracy Chan

Faces of HR: Suman Sharma on the power of 'learning by doing'

"Real learning happens when individuals apply new skills, make mistakes, reflect, and try again. This belief influences how I support others, creating opportunities for practice, experimentation, coaching, and reflection rather than only delivering content," says the HR leader.

28 August 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Faces of HR: "Application is what turns learning into genuine growth", says Rebekah Benjamin

For her, the most powerful development does not happen through programmes alone. It happens when people are stretched, supported, and given the space to turn insight into action.

28 August 2026
• Priya Sunil

Hong Kong to release First Five-Year Plan and Policy Address on 16 September 2026

Chief Executive John Lee said releasing the two documents together will help the public better understand how annual policy initiatives align with Hong Kong's long-term development blueprint.

28 August 2026
• Tracy Chan

TechTV Network faces 14 charges over more than $190,000 in allegedly unpaid wages

Four former employees say they were repeatedly told they would be paid once investments came in or clients settled their bills, but the money did not fully arrive.

27 August 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Up the ranks: Danaher names Heathre Moler as Senior VP and CHRO effective 1 Oct 2026

"I'm confident she will be a strong partner as we continue strengthening the leadership bench, organisational capability, and culture Danaher needs for our next chapter," said Julie Sawyer Montgomery, CEO Designate.

27 August 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Winning Secrets: How Kemin Agrifoods Asia is building a sustainable, future-ready leadership pipeline

Succession planning is no longer a once-a-year leadership review. For Kemin Agrifoods Asia, it has become a living talent strategy – one that the team says builds readiness before the business needs it.

27 August 2026
• Contributor

Suite Talk: Anita Fung on building the people and culture behind Levi's growth in Greater China

From accelerating the brand's DTC-first strategy and premiumisation agenda to deepening relationships with consumers, the leader shares the critical shifts in mindset, capabilities, and talent strategies required to steer an iconic brand in one of the world's leading retail markets.

27 August 2026
• Tracy Chan

Celebrating Merdeka Day this weekend? Expect road closures around Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur

Police will deploy traffic controls around Dataran Merdeka, KLCC, and Sunway Velocity, while Putrajaya’s Core Island and five major bridges will be closed from 30-31 August for ongoing celebrations.

26 August 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Haze in Malaysia: 29 areas record unhealthy air quality as haze situation worsens

The Department of Environment says air quality has deteriorated across parts of west coast Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak, with transboundary haze and dry weather contributing to the worsening conditions.

26 August 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Singapore High Court dismisses law firm’s appeal over ex-employee's probation notice pay

The High Court held that a probation period does not automatically mean that an employment contract ends without notice.

26 August 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Faces of HR: Victor Tan on making leadership development a journey, not a destination

“The goal is not to create a perfect programme from the outset, but to create meaningful learning experiences that evolve and become more effective over time,” says Certis' Victor Tan.

26 August 2026
• Umairah Nasir

SK hynix wage talks reopen after workers reject stock-based bonus plan

Production workers narrowly rejected a tentative wage agreement that proposed paying 60% of performance bonuses in company stock amidst concerns over share-price volatility.

26 August 2026
• Tracy Chan

Winning Secrets: AETOS puts employee co-creation at the heart of in-house learning

Co-creating learning solutions with employees, building collective ownership, and combining technology with human insight has led to stronger adoption and more sustainable impact, says Vincent Soh, VP, Integrated Training.

26 August 2026
• Umairah Nasir

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Malaysia haze worsens: 21 areas record unhealthy to hazardous air quality

Singapore to strengthen heat stress protection for outdoor workers, with four measures becoming mandatory

Hong Kong lowers trigger threshold for Heat Stress at Work Warnings

Hong Kong to release First Five-Year Plan and Policy Address on 16 September 2026

TechTV Network faces 14 charges over more than $190,000 in allegedly unpaid wages

Selangor steps up haze preparedness as unhealthy API readings persist

Hari Merdeka: What the Jalur Gemilang can teach us about building better workplaces

Singapore targets 1,800 more infant care educators by 2030 with demand set to rise

Hong Kong lowers trigger threshold for Heat Stress at Work Warnings

Faces of HR: Suman Sharma on the power of 'learning by doing'

Faces of HR: "Application is what turns learning into genuine growth", says Rebekah Benjamin

Hong Kong to release First Five-Year Plan and Policy Address on 16 September 2026

TechTV Network faces 14 charges over more than $190,000 in allegedly unpaid wages

Up the ranks: Danaher names Heathre Moler as Senior VP and CHRO effective 1 Oct 2026

Winning Secrets: How Kemin Agrifoods Asia is building a sustainable, future-ready leadership pipeline

Suite Talk: Anita Fung on building the people and culture behind Levi's growth in Greater China

Celebrating Merdeka Day this weekend? Expect road closures around Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur

Haze in Malaysia: 29 areas record unhealthy air quality as haze situation worsens

Singapore High Court dismisses law firm’s appeal over ex-employee's probation notice pay

Faces of HR: Victor Tan on making leadership development a journey, not a destination

SK hynix wage talks reopen after workers reject stock-based bonus plan

Winning Secrets: AETOS puts employee co-creation at the heart of in-house learning