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Why Singapore must rethink human capital development to shape tomorrow’s workforce

“We need to grow our human capital and make the best out of our talent to increase competitive strategy,” Kenny Tan, Deputy Secretary (Workforce), Ministry of Manpower emphasised.

08 December 2025
• Sarah Gideon

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Scaling with integrity: Lessons from building a fully integrated workforce ecosystem for Malaysia employers

Recurring operational gaps in Malaysia’s manufacturing sector pushed OSADI to evolve from recruiter to ecosystem partner. Ken Wooi, General Counsel, explains how compliance, accountability, and integrity became the foundation of a scalable workforce model.

08 December 2025
• Umairah Nasir

8 most coveted HR outsourcing partners in Malaysia and Singapore in 2025

Patrick Ong, General Manager – Head of E-serv, ST Engineering, tells us how building deeper relationships with clients helped drive the team's win at the HR Vendors of the Year 2025.

04 December 2025
• Priya Sunil

Winning Secrets: Prudential Assurance Malaysia's PRULive framework enables its employees to grow, connect, and thrive

"Engagement isn’t about one-size-fits-all programmes; it’s about creating experiences that make people feel connected, cared for, and empowered to thrive," says Michael Chin, Learning & People Experience Lead.

04 December 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Tengku Zafrul Aziz steps down from MITI after three years of service

Malaysia’s now-former Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry has bid farewell to the ministry after three years at the helm. MITI and its agencies reflected on his leadership and the milestones achieved during his tenure.

04 December 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Eligible travellers from 34 countries & regions can now access the Australian Immi App for visa applications

From 24 November 2025, visa applicants in 19 additional countries can now submit their facial biometrics and passport details through the Australian Immi App, as Australia’s pushes towards a faster and more convenient visa process.

04 December 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Ranking: Top 10 airports worldwide for business travellers

Among the top five are Singapore Changi Airport (second place), Tokyo Haneda Airport (fourth place), and Seoul Incheon International Airport (fifth place).

04 December 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Winning Secrets: People-powered volunteerism is what strengthens purpose and community impact at Henkel

Through its long-standing 'Make an Impact on Tomorrow' programme, Henkel has transformed volunteerism into a shared value that seeks to deepen engagement, strengthen community relationships, and bring its purpose to life.

04 December 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Winning Secrets: Arise by INFINITAS' CONNEXT initiative transforms individual expertise into collective organisational growth

The CONNEXT philosophy, as Saranya Kitamura, PX Consultant, shares, blends “CON” for continuous communication with “NEXT” for moving forward. Together, they shape a culture where constant dialogue fuels shared momentum, ensuring every employee moves forward in unison toward common goals.

04 December 2025
• Sarah Gideon

ILO pushes for integrated health at work with VCT@WORK initiative to combat HIV stigma

Between 2021 and 2024, the ILO’s VCT@WORK initiative reached an estimated 2.5mn workers with HIV-related information. Half of them learned their HIV status, and of those who tested positive, 97% were successfully referred to access antiretroviral treatment.

04 December 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Passengers arriving at selected Indonesian airports & ports in Batam required to fill in declaration form via All Indonesia app: What you need to know

Specifically, the requirement currently applies to passengers on international flights to Soekarno-Hatta Airport, Tangerang, Juanda-Surabaya Airport, and I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport Bali; as well as those entering international ports in Batam.

04 December 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Malaysia Parliament passes amendment to Social Security Act, enabling 24/7 protection for 9.6mn workers

The amendment to the Employees Social Security Act 1969 ensures round-the-clock accident protection for all formal workers, a shift KESUMA said reflects modern work patterns, including hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

04 December 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Singapore to end work permit scheme for foreign performing artistes from June 2026

This comes as recent enforcement operations revealed misuse of the passes by syndicates. Existing performers can remain until their passes expire or get cancelled, the Manpower Ministry said.

04 December 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Winning Secrets: Alcon’s career conversations framework elevates growth, clarity and connection across MTO

With employees seeking clearer guidance on their development, Alcon introduced a structured and personal approach that strengthens dialogue, supports internal mobility and builds long-term commitment across its workforce.

03 December 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Winning Secrets: All about MoneyHero Group's 'heart-led', data-driven HR transformation journey

"What I hope this inspires in the wider HR community is a simple truth - you can scale without losing your soul. HR can be both data-driven and heart-led. When you build from trust and clarity, business performance naturally follows," says Monica Divik Agarwal, Group Head of People & Talent.

02 December 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Labour productivity in Malaysia's rail industry grew from RM86,983 in 2019 to RM95,761 in 2022: MITI

With regards to employment, the rail industry saw its workforce shrink at a CAGR of 3.4%, from 15,890 persons in 2019 to 14,244 persons in 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on projects and passenger traffic.

02 December 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Eligible Genting Malaysia employees to benefit from increased monthly minimum wage of RM1,800

A 10% salary adjustment also applies to eligible employees, as part of a new Collective Agreement signed with the company's workers' union.

02 December 2025
• Priya Sunil

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Scaling with integrity: Lessons from building a fully integrated workforce ecosystem for Malaysia employers

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Winning Secrets: How HSBC Singapore translates vision into action through inclusive and holistic wellness

Winning Secrets: IPG Mediabrands' people-focused CEO leads with 'LOVE' to ignite purpose at work

Scaling with integrity: Lessons from building a fully integrated workforce ecosystem for Malaysia employers

Malaysia and Singapore's transport ministers outline plans to refresh cross-border taxi and bus travel

Singapore and Malaysia reaffirm ties at 12th Leaders’ Retreat

Tengku Zafrul Aziz steps down from MITI after three years of service

Eligible travellers from 34 countries & regions can now access the Australian Immi App for visa applications

Passengers arriving at selected Indonesian airports & ports in Batam required to fill in declaration form via All Indonesia app: What you need to know

Why Singapore must rethink human capital development to shape tomorrow’s workforce

Scaling with integrity: Lessons from building a fully integrated workforce ecosystem for Malaysia employers

8 most coveted HR outsourcing partners in Malaysia and Singapore in 2025

Winning Secrets: Prudential Assurance Malaysia's PRULive framework enables its employees to grow, connect, and thrive

Tengku Zafrul Aziz steps down from MITI after three years of service

Eligible travellers from 34 countries & regions can now access the Australian Immi App for visa applications

Ranking: Top 10 airports worldwide for business travellers

Winning Secrets: People-powered volunteerism is what strengthens purpose and community impact at Henkel

Winning Secrets: Arise by INFINITAS' CONNEXT initiative transforms individual expertise into collective organisational growth

ILO pushes for integrated health at work with VCT@WORK initiative to combat HIV stigma

Passengers arriving at selected Indonesian airports & ports in Batam required to fill in declaration form via All Indonesia app: What you need to know

Malaysia Parliament passes amendment to Social Security Act, enabling 24/7 protection for 9.6mn workers

Singapore to end work permit scheme for foreign performing artistes from June 2026

Winning Secrets: Alcon’s career conversations framework elevates growth, clarity and connection across MTO

Winning Secrets: All about MoneyHero Group's 'heart-led', data-driven HR transformation journey

Labour productivity in Malaysia's rail industry grew from RM86,983 in 2019 to RM95,761 in 2022: MITI

Eligible Genting Malaysia employees to benefit from increased monthly minimum wage of RM1,800