Umairah Nasir

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Malaysia’s unemployment rate steady at 3.0% in July 2025

More people entered employment across key sectors despite ongoing global uncertainties.
- 15 September 2025
- • Umairah Nasir
Malaysia 2026 Budget discussion: MoHR to table 10 game changer initiatives, including salary reform, flexible working, and more

Sweeping reforms have been outlined in Malaysia’s Human Resources Ministry's 2026 Budget engagement session, with topics such as salary restructuring, graduate pay, and gig worker protections among the 10 initiatives being discussed.
- 12 September 2025
- • Umairah Nasir
Global study ranks the real value of minimum wages in Asia for 2025

This comparison shows the value of minimum wages in Asia after accounting for cost of living, highlighting regional differences.
- 11 September 2025
- • Umairah Nasir

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Umairah Nasir

articles

Malaysia’s unemployment rate steady at 3.0% in July 2025

Malaysia 2026 Budget discussion: MoHR to table 10 game changer initiatives, including salary reform, flexible working, and more

Global study ranks the real value of minimum wages in Asia for 2025

Faces of HR: Certis' Anthony Keh on nurturing talent as Singapore’s timeless strength

Malaysia's Gig Workers Bill 2025: Verbal contracts now legally binding in entertainment sector

Microsoft's flexible work update: A return to the office three days a week

How Singtel Group is continuing to scale AI adoption and implementation across the organisation

Putrajaya aims to strengthen NGOs and social enterprises as part of economic growth push

Labour markets strong but participation and skills gaps persist in 2025: WEF updates