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Leading instructional design providers in Malaysia in 2025

Work Inspires, Human Inc, and MIT Academy top the list, recognised for creating engaging and effective employee training programmes.

18 March 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Up the ranks: Bhaulal Salunke is Hyatt Centric Juhu's new Human Resources Manager

With over 12 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Salunke is dedicated to creating a workplace where his colleagues feel supported, recognised, and empowered to grow.

18 March 2026
• Sarah Gideon

50% toll discount for eligible drivers ahead of Aidilfitri weekend in Malaysia

This comes among a series of support measures introduced in the past few days, including an additional day of holiday, price controls, and cash assistance.

18 March 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Philippines' private sector can consider implementing flexible work arrangements amidst oil price hikes: DOLE

In efforts to conserve energy and reduce fuel consumption amidst the Middle East crisis, DOLE has reminded businesses that arrangements such as compressed workweeks or work-from-home setups can support these goals without compromising on workers’ welfare.

18 March 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Up the ranks: Standard Chartered appoints Brent McDougall as Head of Talent Acquisition, Asia alongside global remit for WRB

In his new role, he will shape the bank’s talent acquisition strategy across Asia, strengthen succession planning and internal mobility, elevate hiring quality and diversity, and drive global innovation in sourcing and assessing critical talent for the bank’s Wealth and Retail Banking business.

18 March 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Korea’s Hyundai Card boosts internal Gen AI use with hands-on training for leaders

By conducting Large Language Model (LLM) training for its leadership group, the company expects to drive organisational change from the top down.

18 March 2026
• Tracy Chan

Is 20 March 2026 a holiday in the Philippines? President's office confirms it

The declaration comes following a recommendation by the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos, expanding the country’s 2026 public holiday calendar.

18 March 2026
• Sarah Gideon

T2 Tea to shut all physical stores and exit Singapore by end-March

The Australian tea retailer will close its three stores across Singapore, while continuing to serve customers online and through wholesale channels in the region.

18 March 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Singapore's Bearded Bella eatery to shut shop on 18 March 2026

The team has cited an abrupt closure on their lease as the reason.

Retrenchments

18 March 2026
• Aditi Sharma Kalra

Yahoo! Hong Kong to cease media content operations from April 2026

Yahoo Mail and Yahoo Search are not impacted by this development and will continue to operate as usual in Hong Kong.

17 March 2026
• Tracy Chan

Over 14,000 company directors barred from leaving Malaysia over unpaid EPF contributions

In 2025 itself, the EPF resolved 8,868 cases of contribution arrears out of 21,029 employee complaints received, while 12,161 cases are still under investigation and legal action.

17 March 2026
• Sarah Gideon

MYXpats Centres in Surian Tower and Penang to close for Hari Raya Aidilfitri on 23 March 2026

Key deadlines have been set for pass processing ahead of the closure.

17 March 2026
• Umairah Nasir

"Existing Investor" category now removed from Investor Pass applications on Xpats Gateway, effective 13 March 2026

Any Investor Pass applications under the "Existing Investor" category that were in draft status have since been automatically removed from the system.

17 March 2026
• Sarah Gideon

AirTrunk opens new regional headquarters in Singapore, looks to increase headcount

Located at Ocean Financial Centre, the new headquarters will house regional teams across key functions and support long-term growth in Singapore.

17 March 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Watch: Candid lessons on navigating work and leadership, as told by 3 women leaders

In this special video, HR leaders Seetal Bhatti and Meike Macfarlane, along with business owner Maddy Barber, tell us about the realities, lessons, and perspectives that have helped them grow as women at work.

17 March 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Join us at InteracTech Asia 2026: Where HR and technology converge to shape the future of work

HRO's conference on International HR Day 2026 will bring HR, technology, and business leaders together to explore how organisations can harness intelligent technologies while keeping people at the centre.

17 March 2026
• Priya Sunil

Boosting morale, driving results: 3 top employee engagement consultancies in Malaysia

Through data-driven insights and targeted strategies, these consultancies have delivered measurable results that transform workplaces and foster happier, more committed teams.

17 March 2026
• Sarah Gideon

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Up the ranks: Renyi Yan joins Embed Financial Group Holdings as its new Chief People Officer

Up the ranks: Standard Chartered appoints Brent McDougall as Head of Talent Acquisition, Asia alongside global remit for WRB

Watch: Candid lessons on navigating work and leadership, as told by 3 women leaders

ACTU calls for overhaul of gas tax as windfall profits surge in light of global conflict

50% toll discount for eligible drivers ahead of Aidilfitri weekend in Malaysia

Philippines' private sector can consider implementing flexible work arrangements amidst oil price hikes: DOLE

Over 14,000 company directors barred from leaving Malaysia over unpaid EPF contributions

"Existing Investor" category now removed from Investor Pass applications on Xpats Gateway, effective 13 March 2026

Leading instructional design providers in Malaysia in 2025

Up the ranks: Bhaulal Salunke is Hyatt Centric Juhu's new Human Resources Manager

50% toll discount for eligible drivers ahead of Aidilfitri weekend in Malaysia

Philippines' private sector can consider implementing flexible work arrangements amidst oil price hikes: DOLE

Up the ranks: Standard Chartered appoints Brent McDougall as Head of Talent Acquisition, Asia alongside global remit for WRB

Korea’s Hyundai Card boosts internal Gen AI use with hands-on training for leaders

Is 20 March 2026 a holiday in the Philippines? President's office confirms it

T2 Tea to shut all physical stores and exit Singapore by end-March

Singapore's Bearded Bella eatery to shut shop on 18 March 2026

Yahoo! Hong Kong to cease media content operations from April 2026

Over 14,000 company directors barred from leaving Malaysia over unpaid EPF contributions

MYXpats Centres in Surian Tower and Penang to close for Hari Raya Aidilfitri on 23 March 2026

"Existing Investor" category now removed from Investor Pass applications on Xpats Gateway, effective 13 March 2026

AirTrunk opens new regional headquarters in Singapore, looks to increase headcount

Watch: Candid lessons on navigating work and leadership, as told by 3 women leaders

Join us at InteracTech Asia 2026: Where HR and technology converge to shape the future of work

Boosting morale, driving results: 3 top employee engagement consultancies in Malaysia