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Thai labour and defence ministries sign MoU to support job positions for army conscripts post-discharge

Somchai Maruksriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, said this will involve 33,665 vacant positions.
- 03 April 2025
- • Sarah Gideon
Construction, accounting & taxes, and manufacturing top the list of happiest industries for workers

On the other hand, retail and commerce ranked the lowest among all industries, with an average score of just 60.10 out of 100.
- 28 March 2025
- • Sarah Gideon
The 5 types of HR leaders — Which one are you?

Are you an empathetic people-first champion, a forward-thinking innovator, or a data-driven strategist?
- 27 March 2025
- • Sarah Gideon

Thailand to expand virtual healthcare services to reduce in-person follow-ups at hospitals

Healthcare professionals will also be given access to electronic health records through regulated access protocols, ensuring that treatment decisions are based on accurate medical histories.
- 26 March 2025
- • Sarah Gideon
Selangor government and Google Cloud sign MoU to launch state-level AI initiative

This joint initiative aims to enable state agencies to improve public services in key areas, as well as advance projects that drive tourism and increase agricultural yields.
- 25 March 2025
- • Sarah Gideon
Malaysia sees RM933.4mn in overall flood-related losses in 2024

This amount is equivalent to 0.05% of the country's nominal GDP, and is more than the losses suffered in the preceding year, Chief Statistician, Dato’ Sri Dr. Mohd Uzir Mahidin, said.
- 21 March 2025
- • Sarah Gideon
Over 570,000 Singaporean working seniors to receive Earn & Save Bonus package in March 2025

Eligible Singaporeans will receive the first payment of $400 to $1,000 this month, which will be automatically credited to their CPF accounts.
- 21 March 2025
- • Sarah Gideon
Malaysia's local heroes of 2024: Trusted HR solution providers

HR2eazy, PEOPLElogy Group, and Language Talent Solutions are among the trusted local HR solution brands that the community can count on.
- 21 March 2025
- • Sarah Gideon
3 key policy interventions that could bridge the affordability gap & food security in Malaysia

The minimum wage continues to fall below the national poverty line, making it difficult for low-income households to maintain consistent access to nutritious food, a study by University Malaya shows.
- 20 March 2025
- • Sarah Gideon

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Thai labour and defence ministries sign MoU to support job positions for army conscripts post-discharge

Construction, accounting & taxes, and manufacturing top the list of happiest industries for workers

The 5 types of HR leaders — Which one are you?

Thailand to expand virtual healthcare services to reduce in-person follow-ups at hospitals

Selangor government and Google Cloud sign MoU to launch state-level AI initiative

Malaysia sees RM933.4mn in overall flood-related losses in 2024

Over 570,000 Singaporean working seniors to receive Earn & Save Bonus package in March 2025

Malaysia's local heroes of 2024: Trusted HR solution providers

3 key policy interventions that could bridge the affordability gap & food security in Malaysia