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PSD Malaysia gives green light to civil servants to work from home during ASEAN Summit 2025

The Public Service Department has confirmed that eligible officers can apply for flexible work arrangements during the ASEAN Summit this October to manage traffic congestion and maintain service continuity.

15 October 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Plan ahead: Heavy traffic expected at Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints during Deepavali long weekend

Travellers using cars or motorcycles are encouraged to use QR codes instead of passports for faster and more convenient immigration clearance. Bus passengers are also advised to generate QR codes via the MyICA mobile app to enjoy a smoother immigration clearance.

15 October 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Singapore launches data-driven index to boost workforce mobility and competitiveness

The new Singapore Opportunity Index uses verified government data to assess how employers support career growth, fair pay, retention, and gender parity.

15 October 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Malaysia Budget 2026: HR and industry leaders weigh in on what it means for talent, inclusivity & sustainable transformation

Leaders from IPG Mediabrands, Alcon, ICT Zone, and Think City share their perspectives on how Budget 2026 will shape workforce development, support underserved communities, and accelerate Malaysia’s transition to a sustainable, future-ready economy.

15 October 2025
• Priya Sunil

Breaking the silence: HR head Sian Hooper shares how Bloomberg supports menopause in the workplace

Built on the vision of “inclusion of all, exclusion of none”, Hooper believes that supporting employees at every stage of life shouldn’t be just lip service – it must be backed by actual action.

14 October 2025
• Tracy Chan

Winning Secrets: How DITO Telecommunity built a culture of ‘Ka-DITO’ camaraderie, one value at a time

Embedding values and purpose into every aspect of its workforce, DITO Telecommunity Corporation builds a cohesive culture that empowers employees and supports organisational success.

14 October 2025
• Umairah Nasir

"People don’t just follow leaders; they value how leaders treat them": How Momentus Hospitality’s Angeline Tan leads with empathy

"Being present, being consistent, and showing respect earned me more loyalty than authority ever could," Angeline Tan shares in this interview.

13 October 2025
• Priya Sunil

From 12 October 2025, passengers can tap to ride on Guangzhou Metro using international contactless bank cards

The service applies to major international bank cards from Mastercard, American Express, Visa, and JCB, enabled with contactless payment.

13 October 2025
• Tracy Chan

World’s top universities revealed: 2026 rankings

Asian institutions shine in the global spotlight, with Tsinghua, Peking, NUS, University of Tokyo, and HKU in the top 50.

13 October 2025
• Tracy Chan

Leading the people revolution: Winners of HR Excellence Awards 2025, Malaysia

CIBA VISION Johor (Alcon), IPG Mediabrands, and HSBC Electronic Data Processing (Malaysia), secured top honours from the judges for their commitment to HR excellence.

10 October 2025
• Chee Jean Wen

Highlights from Malaysia Budget 2026: For businesses, workforce, and society

Top business highlights include the launch of the ASEAN Business Entity (ABE) status, continuation of the Residence Pass-Talent (Fast-Track) scheme which waives off the EP requirements, and focus on research & innovation to become an AI nation by 2030.

10 October 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Two extra school holidays coming up in Malaysia for Deepavali celebrations

Schools in Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu will have extra holidays on 19 and 21 October, while those in Group B states and territories – Melaka, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, and Putrajaya – will observe them on 21 and 22 October.

10 October 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Singapore’s citizen population aged 65 and above is growing faster than in the previous decade: NPTD

The proportion of citizens aged 65 and above increased from 13.1% in 2015 to 20.7% in 2025. By 2030, around one in four citizens (23.9%) will be aged 65 and above.

10 October 2025
• Sarah Gideon

World Mental Health Day 2025: The personal stories inspiring HR leaders to create kinder, more supportive workplaces

From lessons in empathy to the courage to care, HR leaders across Asia share how their personal experiences have shaped the way they advocate for mental health at work.

10 October 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Winning Secrets: Reed Elsevier’s people-first philosophy builds resilience and future-ready talent

By staying true to its employee value proposition ‘Valuing what matters’, Reed Elsevier nurtures a culture of care, empowerment and adaptability that helps people grow and thrive in a changing world.

09 October 2025
• Umairah Nasir

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Darwinbox named Challenger in Gartner Magic Quadrant for second year, accelerating AI in HCM

With this recognition, Darwinbox cements its position as the youngest and the only Asian-origin HCM platform to consistently feature in the quadrant as a Challenger.

09 October 2025
• Contributor

From learning to belonging: Why inclusion matters for employees with intellectual disabilities

Umairah Nasir speaks to SBS Transit leaders, a MINDS representative, and an individual with an intellectual disability to explore how inclusive employment works in practice — and why it benefits both people and organisations.

09 October 2025
• Umairah Nasir

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Darwinbox named Challenger in Gartner Magic Quadrant for second year, accelerating AI in HCM

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Breaking the silence: HR head Sian Hooper shares how Bloomberg supports menopause in the workplace

Winning Secrets: How DITO Telecommunity built a culture of ‘Ka-DITO’ camaraderie, one value at a time

"People don’t just follow leaders; they value how leaders treat them": How Momentus Hospitality’s Angeline Tan leads with empathy

How to build a safe, supportive, and mentally healthy workplace: WSH Council's new handbook

Japan to change tax-free shopping system for tourists starting 1 November 2026

Malaysia citizens holding a Singapore driving licence can now apply for RON95 petrol subsidy

MITI unveils strategic measures to boost Johor-Singapore SEZ development and investment

Malaysia opens case-by-case foreign worker quota applications until end-2025

PSD Malaysia gives green light to civil servants to work from home during ASEAN Summit 2025

Plan ahead: Heavy traffic expected at Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints during Deepavali long weekend

Singapore launches data-driven index to boost workforce mobility and competitiveness

Malaysia Budget 2026: HR and industry leaders weigh in on what it means for talent, inclusivity & sustainable transformation

Breaking the silence: HR head Sian Hooper shares how Bloomberg supports menopause in the workplace

Winning Secrets: How DITO Telecommunity built a culture of ‘Ka-DITO’ camaraderie, one value at a time

"People don’t just follow leaders; they value how leaders treat them": How Momentus Hospitality’s Angeline Tan leads with empathy

From 12 October 2025, passengers can tap to ride on Guangzhou Metro using international contactless bank cards

World’s top universities revealed: 2026 rankings

Leading the people revolution: Winners of HR Excellence Awards 2025, Malaysia

Highlights from Malaysia Budget 2026: For businesses, workforce, and society

Two extra school holidays coming up in Malaysia for Deepavali celebrations

Singapore’s citizen population aged 65 and above is growing faster than in the previous decade: NPTD

World Mental Health Day 2025: The personal stories inspiring HR leaders to create kinder, more supportive workplaces

Winning Secrets: Reed Elsevier’s people-first philosophy builds resilience and future-ready talent

Darwinbox named Challenger in Gartner Magic Quadrant for second year, accelerating AI in HCM

From learning to belonging: Why inclusion matters for employees with intellectual disabilities