Priya Sunil

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A career of purpose: Lai Tak Ming on leadership, legacy, and life beyond corporate

After nearly four decades shaping people, cultures, and organisations, Lai Tak Ming has retired from corporate life – but not from his mission. In this conversation with Priya Sunil, he reflects on his journey, his leadership philosophy, and why, for him, retirement isn’t about stepping back – it’s about stepping up to enable, empower, and give back.
- 04 July 2025
- • Priya Sunil
Malaysia to table Gig Workers Bill 2025 in Aug/Sep, establish Economic Commission for sector oversight

The proposed Gig Workers Bill aims aiming to provide stronger legal and social protections for more than 1.12mn gig workers across the country.
- 03 July 2025
- • Priya Sunil
Microsoft announces organisational changes impacting about 9,000 roles globally

As part of ongoing efforts to streamline operations and adapt to a fast-evolving marketplace, Microsoft is reducing managerial layers and realigning teams — affecting less than 4% of its global workforce, a spokesperson confirms.
- 03 July 2025
- • Priya Sunil

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Priya Sunil

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A career of purpose: Lai Tak Ming on leadership, legacy, and life beyond corporate

Malaysia to table Gig Workers Bill 2025 in Aug/Sep, establish Economic Commission for sector oversight

Microsoft announces organisational changes impacting about 9,000 roles globally

Up the ranks: Jaya Grocer promotes David Jansen to the role of General Manager - Human Resources

Upskilling 101: What a 'purposeful learning ecosystem' means at Mercedes-Benz Malaysia

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

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

Up the ranks: Chen Fong Tuan begins new chapter as Chief People Officer of Valiram

Employment contracts signed before 1 Jan 2025 will be exempted from stamp duty in Malaysia: HASiL