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MOH Malaysia's upcoming Future of Health Workforce report aims to better manage human resources in the healthcare sector

Among the other top recommendations of the report are the development of an integrated health workforce database, and improvements to the licensing and registration systems for health professionals.

27 June 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Faces of HR: LAPP's Sampatkumar Aratti on why rewards are becoming personal, purposeful, and here to stay

Sampatkumar Aratti, Chief People Officer, APAC at LAPP unpacks the evolution of total rewards in APAC – from one-size-fits-all pay packages to personalised, holistic experiences that speak to every generation.

26 June 2025
• Priya Sunil

Mandatory EPF contributions for non-Malaysian employees to begin in October

The new policy, effective from October 2025 wages, will see 2% contributions from both employers and non-Malaysian workers with valid employment passes.

26 June 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Winning Secrets: Inside Sime Motors Singapore’s award-winning approach to work-life harmony and employee engagement

By listening closely to employee needs and delivering flexibility, wellness, and recognition in meaningful ways, Sime Motors Singapore has seen stronger retention, higher engagement, and a more connected workforce.

26 June 2025
• Priya Sunil

Shine like gold: Winners of the Employee Experience Awards 2025, Hong Kong

Tam Jai International triumphs as Grand Winner with outstanding achievements across 12 categories.

25 June 2025
• Tracy Chan

Faces of HR: Speedcast’s Ushananthini Gunasegaran on driving understanding beyond pay in total rewards

"People often don’t realise how much value they’re receiving beyond their pay slip," the leader shares, affirming that "communication matters – people should know and feel the full value of what’s being provided."

25 June 2025
• Umairah Nasir

KESUMA doubles down on trade union support with RM10mn boost for PHEKS 2025 North Zone

With a focus on building a mature and progressive trade union movement in Malaysia, the Ministry of Human Resources hopes to elevate leadership skills among union members through continuous learning under the Trade Union Affairs Programme (PHEKS).

25 June 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Faces of HR: Bitkub’s Group CPO on making pay transparency the currency of trust

"Organisations that embrace clear, consistent pay structures will earn deeper loyalty, foster engagement, and build a culture where everyone feels seen and valued," says Piyanuch Limapornvanitch, Group Chief People Officer, Bitkub.

25 June 2025
• Sarah Gideon

MOF and MOH join forces to tackle private healthcare inflation in Malaysia

With private healthcare costs on the rise, a new joint committee will aim to drive coordinated, value-based healthcare, seeking improved affordability, transparency, and sustainability in the sector.

25 June 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Winning Secrets: How a ‘We Are One Team’ and ‘We Care’ culture empowers employees at London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) Singapore

These values are more than words, Catherine Ong, Senior Manager, Human Resources, shares. "They shape how we listen, make decisions, and lead. We focus on clarity, fairness, and opportunities for growth."

24 June 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Malaysia’s inflation hits lowest rate in over four years, at 1.2% in May 2025

Food, housing, and education prices rose at a slower pace in May 2025, as declining global oil prices continued to ease inflation across the country.

24 June 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Malaysia's HR Ministry shares firm stance against employers who do not comply with minimum wage rules

KESUMA has responded to claims that certain bus drivers are being paid below the RM1,700 minimum, stressing that legal action will be taken against any employer who fails to comply with the Minimum Wage Order 2024.

24 June 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Malaysia and the EFTA sign Economic Partnership Agreement to boost job creation, skills development & business growth

⁠As Malaysia’s first free trade agreement with several European countries, the Malaysia-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Economic Partnership Agreement is expected to accelerate Malaysia-EU FTA negotiations and create new business opportunities for local companies, including SMEs, while generating higher-paying jobs for Malaysians.

24 June 2025
• Sarah Gideon

CLQ licence may be revoked if workers' accommodation disrupts community: KESUMA

The ministry's warning against accommodations that may cause public nuisance comes following an incident at a CLQ in Bukit Mertajam.

24 June 2025
• Umairah Nasir

About 50 AI roles to be created as Kyndryl opens AI innovation lab in Singapore

The roles that will be employed include data scientists, data engineers, and AI developers, with the aim to accelerate AI adoption and support growth agendas across Southeast Asia.

24 June 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Taipan Bread & Cakes ceases all operations with immediate effect

The unions have urged the company to settle outstanding salaries for employees as soon as possible.

24 June 2025
• Tracy Chan

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Mandatory EPF contributions for non-Malaysian employees to begin in October

MOF and MOH join forces to tackle private healthcare inflation in Malaysia

Malaysia’s inflation hits lowest rate in over four years, at 1.2% in May 2025

Malaysia's HR Ministry shares firm stance against employers who do not comply with minimum wage rules

MOH Malaysia's upcoming Future of Health Workforce report aims to better manage human resources in the healthcare sector

Faces of HR: LAPP's Sampatkumar Aratti on why rewards are becoming personal, purposeful, and here to stay

Mandatory EPF contributions for non-Malaysian employees to begin in October

Winning Secrets: Inside Sime Motors Singapore’s award-winning approach to work-life harmony and employee engagement

Shine like gold: Winners of the Employee Experience Awards 2025, Hong Kong

Faces of HR: Speedcast’s Ushananthini Gunasegaran on driving understanding beyond pay in total rewards

KESUMA doubles down on trade union support with RM10mn boost for PHEKS 2025 North Zone

Faces of HR: Bitkub’s Group CPO on making pay transparency the currency of trust

MOF and MOH join forces to tackle private healthcare inflation in Malaysia

Winning Secrets: How a ‘We Are One Team’ and ‘We Care’ culture empowers employees at London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) Singapore

Malaysia’s inflation hits lowest rate in over four years, at 1.2% in May 2025

Malaysia's HR Ministry shares firm stance against employers who do not comply with minimum wage rules

Malaysia and the EFTA sign Economic Partnership Agreement to boost job creation, skills development & business growth

CLQ licence may be revoked if workers' accommodation disrupts community: KESUMA

About 50 AI roles to be created as Kyndryl opens AI innovation lab in Singapore

Taipan Bread & Cakes ceases all operations with immediate effect

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