Human Resources Online - malaysia region

8.5mn workers remain covered by LINDUNG 24/7 after-hours protection

SOCSO said 87.6% of workers continue to participate in the scheme, while 6,330 claims were received in its first three months, highlighting the risks of accidents outside working hours.

10 September 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Draft legislation pushes for ban on non-compete clauses for most Australian workers

The proposed changes are intended to make it easier for workers to move to better-paid roles without being restricted by clauses in their employment contracts.

09 September 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Up the ranks: KFC Thailand welcomes Michael Sirikul as Head of People & Culture

He joins the quick-service restaurant brand after holding senior people leadership roles across consumer, e-commerce, media, and multinational businesses in Asia.

09 September 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong rank among world's top 10 relocation destinations

Five European destinations made the global top 10, alongside Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and St Kitts Nevis.

09 September 2026
• Tracy Chan

One in three Singapore employers report longer hiring timelines than a year ago

The leading barrier was a mismatch between candidate expectations and job requirements, cited by 43%.

09 September 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Faces of HR: “People learn fastest when learning is tied to a challenge that matters," shares Alicia Yip

Yip, who is Head of Organisational Development and Culture at Proton, believes capability building must help teams address real business priorities while shaping the mindsets and behaviours behind lasting change.

09 September 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Up the ranks: Mars appoints Chuman Dev as People & Organisation Director for four markets

Dev's latest appointment builds on experience spanning talent, business partnering, and people & organisation leadership, as he takes on a broader regional remit.

09 September 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Haze in Malaysia: 40 areas record unhealthy air quality as Sarawak remains badly affected

While the emergency declaration in Serian has been lifted, very unhealthy air quality remains in parts of the state.

07 September 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Mount Anak Krakatau eruption disrupts Jakarta air travel as airports suspend operations

While a 25-hour continuous eruption episode has ended, authorities say seismic activity remains high and the volcano is still on Alert Level III.

07 September 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Faces of HR: Norhaslita Ramli spots hidden strengths and turns them into opportunities

Seeing someone grow through practical experience is the most rewarding approach for her, the Head of Learning and Capability Development, Prasarana Malaysia, tells us.

07 September 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Cleaning firm faces action over alleged labour law breaches, worker exploitation in Klang Valley

JTKSM says workers were allegedly denied the RM1,700 minimum wage, had salaries deducted without consent, and were made to work up to 15 hours a day.

07 September 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Uber to reduce around 10% of workforce in global restructuring

"The changes we’re making today are designed to do two things: make Uber simpler and faster, and create more capacity to invest in our future," CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told employees.

03 September 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Claims that Malaysia is hiring 200,000 Bangladeshi workers are not official, says Datuk Fahmi

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil says the claim came from a junior Bangladeshi minister and does not reflect an official decision by the Bangladesh government.

03 September 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Malaysia’s Gig Workers Tribunal hears first case

The first case under Malaysia’s Gig Workers Act 2025 involved an e-hailing worker and GrabCar Sdn Bhd, with the dispute to return for further evidence and witness examination.

03 September 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Up the ranks: Roberta Duarte returns to Maersk as Chief People Officer

Duarte previously spent a decade with the global logistics company between 2014 and 2024, holding several positions across regions.

03 September 2026
• Sarah Gideon

"Let’s land the plane": Corporate buzzwords employees are tired of hearing in 2026

'Circle back', 'touch base', and 'leverage' have survived years of workplace mockery, but modern dynamics have brought in a new generation of corporate buzzwords. Let's take a closer look!

03 September 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Travellers departing Singapore to pay SAF levy for flights booked from 1 Oct 2026

The levy, which starts at about S$1 per passenger, will apply to flights departing Singapore from 1 January 2027.

03 September 2026
• Priya Sunil

Credible, timely, trusted, and always first to bring HR developments

CARSOME and Darwinbox partner to reinvent employee experience with AI-first HR and native payroll for 3,000 employees across Southeast Asia

Talentbank announces winners of Graduates’ Choice Award 2026: Malaysia’s most-voted graduate employers revealed

HRadiO: Progressive employment in action – Turning fair practices into sustainable competitive advantage

A strategic guide to anticipating and preventing common workplace grievances

Building workplace culture and belonging: 5 practical steps for managers

Faces of HR: “Give people room to stretch, stumble, and grow,” says Jin Hui Yau

HRadiO: Study or work first? Alan Tan on building a career without a fixed path

Faces of HR: “People learn fastest when learning is tied to a challenge that matters," shares Alicia Yip

Learning & Development Asia - Singapore

Learning & Development Asia - Malaysia

HR Excellence Awards 2026

China says new exit and entry regulations will not affect ordinary travellers

8.5mn workers remain covered by LINDUNG 24/7 after-hours protection

Haze in Malaysia: 40 areas record unhealthy air quality as Sarawak remains badly affected

Cleaning firm faces action over alleged labour law breaches, worker exploitation in Klang Valley

Claims that Malaysia is hiring 200,000 Bangladeshi workers are not official, says Datuk Fahmi

8.5mn workers remain covered by LINDUNG 24/7 after-hours protection

Draft legislation pushes for ban on non-compete clauses for most Australian workers

Up the ranks: KFC Thailand welcomes Michael Sirikul as Head of People & Culture

Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong rank among world's top 10 relocation destinations

One in three Singapore employers report longer hiring timelines than a year ago

Faces of HR: “People learn fastest when learning is tied to a challenge that matters," shares Alicia Yip

Up the ranks: Mars appoints Chuman Dev as People & Organisation Director for four markets

Haze in Malaysia: 40 areas record unhealthy air quality as Sarawak remains badly affected

Mount Anak Krakatau eruption disrupts Jakarta air travel as airports suspend operations

Faces of HR: Norhaslita Ramli spots hidden strengths and turns them into opportunities

Cleaning firm faces action over alleged labour law breaches, worker exploitation in Klang Valley

Uber to reduce around 10% of workforce in global restructuring

Claims that Malaysia is hiring 200,000 Bangladeshi workers are not official, says Datuk Fahmi

Malaysia’s Gig Workers Tribunal hears first case

Up the ranks: Roberta Duarte returns to Maersk as Chief People Officer

"Let’s land the plane": Corporate buzzwords employees are tired of hearing in 2026

Travellers departing Singapore to pay SAF levy for flights booked from 1 Oct 2026