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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

OCBC Hong Kong’s “Aspiration Leave" initiative empowers the public to pursue life goals

Through this brand campaign, the bank encourages employees, customers, and the wider public to take meaningful steps toward realising their aspirations – both within and beyond the workplace, shares the CEO.

12 September 2025
• Tracy Chan

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

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

The VP - Group HR at Certis Group affirms that Singapore's strength comes from respecting and celebrating one another’s beliefs, ethnicity, upbringing, and culture.

11 September 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Hong Kong LegCo has voted down the Registration of Same-sex Partnerships Bill

The Government said it respects the results, and will further discuss and study the issue with the Department of Justice.

11 September 2025
• Tracy Chan

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

The new legislation aims to protect over 1.2mn gig workers, including freelancers, even if they don’t have written contracts.

10 September 2025
• Umairah Nasir

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

The phased return-to-office policy is first applicable to employees in the Puget Sound headquarters for an end-February 2026 implementation timeline.

10 September 2025
• Umairah Nasir

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

To date, 95% of Singtel Group employees in Singapore have undergone a foundational AI programme, and the signing of a renewed MoU is expected to boost efforts further.

10 September 2025
• Umairah Nasir

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

This comes as part of its shift towards a high-value, high-growth economy.

10 September 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Global talent rankings 2025: Hong Kong and Singapore secure top 10 spots

Other APAC markets coming up include Taiwan, Australia, and Malaysia, which earned places within the top 30.

10 September 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Proton Malaysia’s new EV plant to create over 200 jobs in EV industrialisation and technical services

Located within the Automotive High Tech Valley in Tanjung Malim, Perak, the plant is expected to be operational by November 2025.

09 September 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Up the ranks: Paul van Rotterdam steps up as HR Director at Pirata Group

He will lead the People team in shaping a seamless experience across the entire employee journey.

09 September 2025
• Tracy Chan

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

As unemployment remains near record lows, the World Economic Forum highlights how technology, demographics, and economic shifts are creating uneven labour market realities worldwide.

09 September 2025
• Umairah Nasir

First bus timing for selected cross-border services from Johor Bahru checkpoint to be brought forward effective 15 Sept

Bus services 160, 170/170X, and 950 will operate from 4:50am on Mondays to Fridays (excluding public holidays).

08 September 2025
• Sarah Gideon

17 arrested in Singapore for suspected illegal employment and false work pass declarations

These individuals are suspected to be part of a syndicate that had allegedly hired foreign performing artistes for non-operational public entertainment outlets.

08 September 2025
• Sarah Gideon

ESD Malaysia opens MYXpats Centre in Klang Valley to streamline expatriate services

The new one-stop centre, opened by DPM Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on 1 September, aims to simplify Employment Pass applications and support Malaysia’s economic growth.

08 September 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Meet the finalists of the HR Excellence Awards 2025, Malaysia

Mark your calendars for 10 October 2025 (Friday), when Malaysia’s finest HR leaders and organisations will be celebrated for their bold strategies, fresh ideas, and people-first practices shaping the future of work.

08 September 2025
• Umairah Nasir

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OCBC Hong Kong’s “Aspiration Leave" initiative empowers the public to pursue life goals

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

Up the ranks: Paul van Rotterdam steps up as HR Director at Pirata Group

Hong Kong 2025 Policy Address: 6 highlights for HR and business leaders to know

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

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

OCBC Hong Kong’s “Aspiration Leave" initiative empowers the public to pursue life goals

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

Hong Kong LegCo has voted down the Registration of Same-sex Partnerships Bill

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

Global talent rankings 2025: Hong Kong and Singapore secure top 10 spots

Proton Malaysia’s new EV plant to create over 200 jobs in EV industrialisation and technical services

Up the ranks: Paul van Rotterdam steps up as HR Director at Pirata Group

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

First bus timing for selected cross-border services from Johor Bahru checkpoint to be brought forward effective 15 Sept

17 arrested in Singapore for suspected illegal employment and false work pass declarations

ESD Malaysia opens MYXpats Centre in Klang Valley to streamline expatriate services

Meet the finalists of the HR Excellence Awards 2025, Malaysia