Sarah Gideon

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What HR must learn as AI rewrites work: 6 key learnings

InteracTech Asia 2026 unpacked the key lessons driving the future of work – from responsible AI adoption to human judgement, workforce intelligence, and resilient cultures.
- 21 May 2026
- • Sarah Gideon
Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia introduces PADURI MADANI scheme to support B40 women entrepreneurs

With a RM230mn allocation, the PADURI MADANI Scheme aims to provide accessible financing for Malaysian women, particularly from B40 communities, to start, revive, or expand income-generating businesses.
- 19 May 2026
- • Sarah Gideon
Standard Chartered plans 15% cut to corporate functions roles as part of long-term growth approach

The bank said the move comes as part of a push to improve productivity, lift returns, and invest in faster-growing areas including wealth management and corporate banking.
- 19 May 2026
- • Sarah Gideon

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Sarah Gideon

articles

What HR must learn as AI rewrites work: 6 key learnings

Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia introduces PADURI MADANI scheme to support B40 women entrepreneurs

Standard Chartered plans 15% cut to corporate functions roles as part of long-term growth approach

Snow City Singapore to close on 30 September; 8 full-time staff to receive redeployment & severance support

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a global health emergency

New National WSH campaign in Singapore calls on employers & workers to pause, check, and make workplaces safe

Skill-related underemployment in Malaysia signals gap between talent growth and high-productivity jobs: Report

Malaysia’s headline inflation rose in Q1 2026, as core price pressures eased

Cisco announces restructuring plans, fewer than 4,000 employees to be affected globally