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Xpats Gateway to shorten work permit processing time for Malaysia-bound expatriates, effective 15 June 2023

The phased implementation begins with the development of this Xpats Gateway system, to be followed by integration of existing systems by MDEC and IRDA.

01 June 2023
• Arina Sofiah

Workforce attitudes on pay & flexibility from Singapore, China, India, and Australia

The workforce across the region has varying expectations - for example, workers in India expect full flexibility based on productivity and results, while those in Singapore expect hybrid working to become the norm.

01 June 2023
• Olive Goh

Air India launches Gurukul.AI, a learning hub to encourage continuous learning among employees

The hub will be launched in phases, with concurrent customisation to cater to different departmental requirements such as inflight services, ground services, and engineering, among others.

31 May 2023
• Priya Sunil

23,977 new job opportunities expected across Malaysia's manufacturing, services, and primary sectors in 2023: MITI

The services sector surpassed all other sectors this Q1 in terms of approved investments, registering RM53.6bn.

31 May 2023
• Arina Sofiah

Top five ways to support skills development in the food services industry

The top-most helpful ways include providing allowances for learning & development and allowing time off for training, according to a survey.

31 May 2023
• Olive Goh

Malaysia's Health Minister says new SOPs will be announced soon

This follows the World Health Organization's declaration that COVID-19 is no longer a public health emergency of international concern.

31 May 2023
• Olive Goh

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Managers, are you stalking your employees?

Some managers may be guilty of doing so to exert control based on their own anxiety and insecurity, while others may rely on texting and emailing to keep certain employees on track.

31 May 2023
• Contributor

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Living comfortably in Singapore: Seeking out the best stay experience for expats

Expatriate assignees, and their employers, are looking for cost-effective, all-inclusive, and reliable accommodation solutions, be it for the long- or short-term.

31 May 2023
• Aditi Sharma Kalra

Singapore employers reminded to provide one rest day per week, compensate workers who work on rest days

Rate of pay for work on rest day is one day’s basic salary if the request is made by the worker and two days’ basic salary if the request is made by the employer.

30 May 2023
• Olive Goh

MACC confirms investigation underway into oil & gas company projects

As such, PETRONAS has said it will continue giving its fullest cooperation to MACC as it works on improving work procedures.

30 May 2023
• Olive Goh

Temasek shares update on FTX investment, reduces pay of investment team & senior management

The firm affirmed no misconduct was found internally, but that the pay reduction comes as both teams have taken collective accountability for the failed investment in FTX.

30 May 2023
• Priya Sunil

Singapore wage trends 2022: Highest nominal wage growth observed in a decade

Additionally, while prices have risen, nominal wage growth kept pace with inflation, allowing real wages to grow marginally in 2022 (0.4%).

30 May 2023
• Arina Sofiah

Japan’s 2022 wage increases fall short of inflation

After adjusting for inflation, the real wages fell by 1.8%, the biggest drop in eight years.

30 May 2023
• Tracy Chan

Fintech sector head Diana Avila to women leaders: Leave behind your imposter syndrome fears and be fearless

Exclusively to HRO, Diana Avila, Global Head of Banking and Expansion, Wise, shares her experience, vision and advice for women looking to develop their careers in the fintech industry.

30 May 2023
• Tracy Chan

Employers in Singapore must accept all official medical certificates, per the Employment Act: MOM

Apart from the Act, there is no further set of guidelines for employers to follow regarding the acceptance of medical certificates, the Ministry said.

29 May 2023
• Olive Goh

Selangor moves some passport renewals online starting 1 June 2023: Kajang & Kelana Jaya

With this, applications for those aged 13 to 59 will not be accepted at the counter, or by "walk-in".

29 May 2023
• Arina Sofiah

Ensuring enough skilled workers in critical sectors, and more: Highlights of the proposed IPEF Supply Chain Agreement

With supply chain a critical economic contributor, the Agreement would see the upskilling and reskilling of workers, promoting inclusivity and equal access, and increasing comparability of skills credentials frameworks.

29 May 2023
• Priya Sunil

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Singapore launches Jobs Transformation Map for the retail sector

Fintech sector head Diana Avila to women leaders: Leave behind your imposter syndrome fears and be fearless

SOCSO confirms enhanced edition of Health Screening Programme 3.0 for employees in Malaysia

Xpats Gateway to shorten work permit processing time for Malaysia-bound expatriates, effective 15 June 2023

23,977 new job opportunities expected across Malaysia's manufacturing, services, and primary sectors in 2023: MITI

Singapore employers reminded to provide one rest day per week, compensate workers who work on rest days

Selangor moves some passport renewals online starting 1 June 2023: Kajang & Kelana Jaya

Xpats Gateway to shorten work permit processing time for Malaysia-bound expatriates, effective 15 June 2023

Workforce attitudes on pay & flexibility from Singapore, China, India, and Australia

Air India launches Gurukul.AI, a learning hub to encourage continuous learning among employees

23,977 new job opportunities expected across Malaysia's manufacturing, services, and primary sectors in 2023: MITI

Top five ways to support skills development in the food services industry

Malaysia's Health Minister says new SOPs will be announced soon

Managers, are you stalking your employees?

Living comfortably in Singapore: Seeking out the best stay experience for expats

Singapore employers reminded to provide one rest day per week, compensate workers who work on rest days

MACC confirms investigation underway into oil & gas company projects

Temasek shares update on FTX investment, reduces pay of investment team & senior management

Singapore wage trends 2022: Highest nominal wage growth observed in a decade

Japan’s 2022 wage increases fall short of inflation

Fintech sector head Diana Avila to women leaders: Leave behind your imposter syndrome fears and be fearless

Employers in Singapore must accept all official medical certificates, per the Employment Act: MOM

Selangor moves some passport renewals online starting 1 June 2023: Kajang & Kelana Jaya

Ensuring enough skilled workers in critical sectors, and more: Highlights of the proposed IPEF Supply Chain Agreement