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About 840,000 deaths each year are linked to psychosocial risks at work, ILO warns

Long hours, job insecurity, and workplace stressors are among key psychosocial risks affecting workers globally. A new ILO report highlights how the way work is designed and managed can influence both health outcomes and organisational performance.

23 April 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Industry Insider: ADM’s APAC HR Director on tackling talent shortages and driving workforce agility in agribusiness

The nature of the industry requires a longer-term approach to talent, says Somnuek Ngamtrakulchol. "As constraints persist, organisations need to anticipate future skill requirements and invest early in developing talent, rather than relying solely on immediate hiring."

23 April 2026
• Umairah Nasir

New training pathways for early- and mid-career talent in Singapore's maritime industry

From postgraduate programmes to hands-on cybersecurity training, the aim of the initiatives is to build future-proof skills and widen access to maritime careers.

23 April 2026
• Priya Sunil

Paper maternity leave certificates to be replaced with electronic versions from 24 April 2026 in Hong Kong

All electronic certificates will contain an encrypted QR code for verification and be automatically stored in the HA Go mobile app.

22 April 2026
• Tracy Chan

Mindray Singapore sets eyes on regional healthcare ecosystem, with plans to explore medical AI, surgical robotics & more collaborations

The newly launched company will serve as a strategic hub to deepen R&D, cultivate talent, and enhance supply chain resilience in medical technology and contribute to the advancement of global health.

22 April 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Kemnaker to ramp up entrepreneurship training efforts for persons with disabilities

"The most important thing is creativity and the ability to think. We want to ensure that our friends with disabilities have equal access to development and economic independence," Sukro Muhab, Special Staff to the Minister of Manpower said.

22 April 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Snapshot: Cathay United Bank’s Quek Li Ling on why culture isn’t built by HR alone

From policies, to branding, and to workplace experience, she shares how leading three distinct portfolios gives her the unique opportunity to redefine what it takes to build culture — and why the future of HR lies in balancing AI with empathy.

22 April 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Join us next week: Build smarter contract playbooks in 60 minutes

Taking place on 30 April, this webinar explores how organisations can improve contract governance, reduce risk, and maintain speed through AI-driven playbooks.

22 April 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Employees affected by WRP Asia Pacific's closure to receive claims and job support: KESUMA

The Ministry said that following a meeting with JTKSM, SOCSO, and PDRM, the liquidator has committed to helping the affected employees with salary and benefits claims, temporary contract offers, job matching, career guidance, and more.

22 April 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Japan to cap power banks at two per passenger on flights from 24 April 2026

Passengers will be prohibited from using power banks for any purpose onboard.

22 April 2026
• Tracy Chan

Case study: How a "switch‑off" culture delivered 91% compliance, zero productivity loss, and lower attrition at MOFSL

While many organisations introduce switch-off policies, not many may be able to sustain them. For MOFSL, the ability to maintain 91% compliance for over 1.5 years came down to embedding accountability across the business, CHRO Niren Srivastava shares.

22 April 2026
• Priya Sunil

The big reveal: Meet the finalists of the Employee Experience Awards 2026, Thailand

Ahead of the 29 May gala, here's a look at the organisations redefining EX in Thailand through impactful people strategies, innovation, and measurable business results.

22 April 2026
• Chee Jean Wen

Direct recruitment system for foreign workers still at research stage, says KESUMA

Confusion over a proposed digital foreign worker recruitment system has prompted clarification from the HR Ministry, which says the initiative is still under evaluation with no decisions, agreements, or commitments made.

22 April 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Additional measures rolled out to help Malaysian MSMEs cope with cost pressures amidst global energy crisis

Following direct feedback from MSMEs, the Government has introduced immediate measures, including financing guarantees, e-invoice flexibility, and tax relief, to ease cost pressures and ensure business continuity.

22 April 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Sea's new AI CoE in Singapore aims to strengthen global tech capabilities and nurture AI-native talent

Over the next three years, the AI CoE is expected to create demand for at least 100 R&D and innovation-centric roles in Singapore, with activities spanning AI research, engineering, and product development.

22 April 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Employers in Singapore are growing more cautious as 39% expect a negative business outlook in the next 6 to 12 months

Beyond cost pressures, employers also highlighted deeper concerns over growing disruption to global business and trade, with supply chains being reshaped and investment decisions becoming more cautious.

22 April 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Indonesia's Manpower Minister Yassierli urges firms to treat trade unions as partners, not enemies

The minister referred to trade unions as key partners in ensuring workers’ rights through healthy industrial relations, while urging a shift towards more collaborative and productive engagement.

20 April 2026
• Umairah Nasir

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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

Is your interview process a good reflection of your employer brand?

HRadiO: Progressive employment in action – Turning fair practices into sustainable competitive advantage

A strategic guide to anticipating and preventing common workplace grievances

Industry Insider: ADM’s APAC HR Director on tackling talent shortages and driving workforce agility in agribusiness

Snapshot: Cathay United Bank’s Quek Li Ling on why culture isn’t built by HR alone

Case study: How a "switch‑off" culture delivered 91% compliance, zero productivity loss, and lower attrition at MOFSL

Malaysia elected to APCTT Governing Council for 2026-2029 term

Paper maternity leave certificates to be replaced with electronic versions from 24 April 2026 in Hong Kong

Employees affected by WRP Asia Pacific's closure to receive claims and job support: KESUMA

Japan to cap power banks at two per passenger on flights from 24 April 2026

Direct recruitment system for foreign workers still at research stage, says KESUMA

About 840,000 deaths each year are linked to psychosocial risks at work, ILO warns

Industry Insider: ADM’s APAC HR Director on tackling talent shortages and driving workforce agility in agribusiness

New training pathways for early- and mid-career talent in Singapore's maritime industry

Paper maternity leave certificates to be replaced with electronic versions from 24 April 2026 in Hong Kong

Mindray Singapore sets eyes on regional healthcare ecosystem, with plans to explore medical AI, surgical robotics & more collaborations

Kemnaker to ramp up entrepreneurship training efforts for persons with disabilities

Snapshot: Cathay United Bank’s Quek Li Ling on why culture isn’t built by HR alone

Join us next week: Build smarter contract playbooks in 60 minutes

Employees affected by WRP Asia Pacific's closure to receive claims and job support: KESUMA

Japan to cap power banks at two per passenger on flights from 24 April 2026

Case study: How a "switch‑off" culture delivered 91% compliance, zero productivity loss, and lower attrition at MOFSL

The big reveal: Meet the finalists of the Employee Experience Awards 2026, Thailand

Direct recruitment system for foreign workers still at research stage, says KESUMA

Additional measures rolled out to help Malaysian MSMEs cope with cost pressures amidst global energy crisis

Sea's new AI CoE in Singapore aims to strengthen global tech capabilities and nurture AI-native talent

Employers in Singapore are growing more cautious as 39% expect a negative business outlook in the next 6 to 12 months

Indonesia's Manpower Minister Yassierli urges firms to treat trade unions as partners, not enemies