Human Resources Online - malaysia region

A healthy dose of sweetness: Supporting employees with diabetes

This World Diabetes Day, let us put our wellbeing at the heart of diabetes care and start the change for a better, healthier life.

13 November 2024
• Sarah Gideon

Malaysia commits to becoming a "top-tier investment destination": Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan

As part of these efforts, the new InvestMalaysia portal aims to enable internal and external investors to independently assess Malaysia’s economic prospects and explore investment opportunities the country can offer.

13 November 2024
• Sarah Gideon

Malaysia’s labour market remained strong in September and Q3 2024: DOSM

Chief Statistician Malaysia, Dato’ Sri Dr. Mohd Uzir Mahidin said that with the various initiatives designed to encourage more labour participation in the near future, Malaysia’s labour force performance is anticipated to be more competitive and continue to strengthen and stabilise in the following months.

13 November 2024
• Sarah Gideon

Ranking: Top 20 universities in Asia 2025

Notable changes include the rise in ranks for Universiti Putra Malaysia, from 25th spot last year to 20th position this year.

11 November 2024
• Colette Wong

Winning Secrets: UPS' people strategy is all about being 'Better and bolder'

"By proactively transforming our business, we aim to enhance collaboration, improve decision-making, and foster a culture of innovation, which not only helps us stay competitive but also ensures that our employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to the company's success,” Jennifer Yuan, HRBP VP, APAC, UPS shares.

11 November 2024
• Sarah Gideon

Hong Kong launches three measures to enhance Top Talent Pass Scheme and Quality Migrant Admission Scheme

The three measures include expanding the list of eligible universities under the TTPS, extending the validity period of the first visas of Category A applications under the TTPS, as well as enhancing the assessment criteria of the General Points Test under the QMAS.

11 November 2024
• Tracy Chan

Malaysia launches plan for professional development of administrative and diplomatic officers

This plan is provided as a guide and reference to develop public officers who are more competent, motivated and have positive values, in line with the aspirations of the Public Service Reform Agenda.

08 November 2024
• Sarah Gideon

Faces of HR: HR must always start and end with business, says Great Giant Foods’ Rina Faqih

"It’s not just about supporting employees but driving value for the whole organisation. This means understanding the company's long-term strategy and how talent can propel those objectives forward," she highlights.

07 November 2024
• Sarah Gideon

How employers surveyed in Southeast Asia are approaching inclusivity in hiring

Smaller Southeast Asian markets, including Vietnam (86%), Thailand (87%) and the Philippines (65%) lead the region in actively hiring individuals with mental health conditions.

07 November 2024
• Sarah Gideon

Telstra's Sharon Tan on how the new global parental leave policy supports an inclusive workplace

"By offering 16 weeks of paid parental leave to all employees globally, regardless of gender, location or family structure, we have removed the distinction between primary and secondary caregivers," she says.

07 November 2024
• Priya Sunil

A look at cost of living in Malaysia in 2023: DOSM

According to DOSM's inaugural Cost of Living Index 2023, the mean basic expenditure of decent living for households in Malaysia in 2023 stood at RM4,729, with a mean household size of 3.8 persons.

07 November 2024
• Colette Wong

Amazon CEO denies claims that in-office mandate is a veiled attempt at layoffs

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has stated that the mandate was very much about the strengthening of the company’s culture, according to a Reuters report.

06 November 2024
• Sarah Gideon

Kuala Lumpur's office rental costs expected to remain unchanged amidst challenging market conditions

On a whole, prime office rents in APAC fell just 0.1% on a quarterly basis, supported by the growth in Indian markets and the overall challenging conditions the market is still facing.

06 November 2024
• Colette Wong

Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia expands use of Rotation System to more immigration offices

This system eliminates the need for long queues and waiting times, and can be accessed from home from 6.20am to 3.00pm daily.

05 November 2024
• Arina Sofiah

New MoU signed to strengthen social security among peddlers and small traders in Malaysia

This comes in line with the mandatory contribution of Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (SKSPS) for the peddler sector, that has been in effect since 1 September 2024.

04 November 2024
• Colette Wong

Malaysia's PERKESO investigates employers who have failed to register and contribute to their foreign workers' social security

As of 30 September 2024, around 88% of foreign workers are registered with PERKESO, while only 59% of foreign domestic workers are enrolled.

04 November 2024
• Arina Sofiah

Up the ranks: Deepthi Susarla takes on additional role of Chief People Officer, Cluster Mekong at DB Schenker Asia Pacific

In her expanded role, she now oversees HR operations across Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos, while remaining responsible for HR at the Regional Head Office.

04 November 2024
• Sarah Gideon

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Faces of HR: HR must always start and end with business, says Great Giant Foods’ Rina Faqih

Telstra's Sharon Tan on how the new global parental leave policy supports an inclusive workplace

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Malaysia observed an increase in rate of occupational injury in 2023

Malaysia’s labour market remained strong in September and Q3 2024: DOSM

Hong Kong launches three measures to enhance Top Talent Pass Scheme and Quality Migrant Admission Scheme

A look at cost of living in Malaysia in 2023: DOSM

A healthy dose of sweetness: Supporting employees with diabetes

Malaysia commits to becoming a "top-tier investment destination": Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan

Malaysia’s labour market remained strong in September and Q3 2024: DOSM

Ranking: Top 20 universities in Asia 2025

Winning Secrets: UPS' people strategy is all about being 'Better and bolder'

Hong Kong launches three measures to enhance Top Talent Pass Scheme and Quality Migrant Admission Scheme

Malaysia launches plan for professional development of administrative and diplomatic officers

Faces of HR: HR must always start and end with business, says Great Giant Foods’ Rina Faqih

How employers surveyed in Southeast Asia are approaching inclusivity in hiring

Telstra's Sharon Tan on how the new global parental leave policy supports an inclusive workplace

A look at cost of living in Malaysia in 2023: DOSM

Amazon CEO denies claims that in-office mandate is a veiled attempt at layoffs

Kuala Lumpur's office rental costs expected to remain unchanged amidst challenging market conditions

Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia expands use of Rotation System to more immigration offices

New MoU signed to strengthen social security among peddlers and small traders in Malaysia

Malaysia's PERKESO investigates employers who have failed to register and contribute to their foreign workers' social security

Up the ranks: Deepthi Susarla takes on additional role of Chief People Officer, Cluster Mekong at DB Schenker Asia Pacific