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Malaysia to train 10,000 workers in basic first-aid skills

Human Resources Minister Steven Sim stated that the training will be implemented through HRD Corp and the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), focusing on high-risk sectors such as manufacturing and key industries.

17 June 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Up the ranks: Chen Fong Tuan begins new chapter as Chief People Officer of Valiram

After two transformative stints at Maybank, Chen Fong Tuan brings to his new role bold people strategy, deep business insight, and a mission to make HR indispensable to growth.

16 June 2025
• Priya Sunil

Unemployment rate in Malaysia drops to 3% in April 2025, lowest recorded rate in the last decade

The month also saw an increase in the number of employed persons, with a rise of 0.2% to 16.82mn persons compared to 16.78mn persons in March.

13 June 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Winning Secrets: The employee experience at Watsons Singapore is rooted in respect, growth, and belonging

"At Watsons Singapore, we define employee experience as every interaction and moment that shapes how our people feel about their journey with us. It goes beyond perks — it’s about feeling heard, respected, and supported," Lesli Seow, People Director, affirms.

13 June 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Vietnam legislators approve plan to restructure provincial administration

After restructuring, Vietnam will have a total of 34 localities including six centrally governed cities and 28 provinces. At the commune level, the reorganisation will reduce the number of administrative units from 10,035 to just 3,321 — a decrease of 66.91%.

13 June 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Minister Sim on equipping Malaysians for a future shaped by AI

As AI reshapes the global workforce, Malaysia is taking a data-driven and human-centered approach to skills development, from national reskilling efforts to leading regional collaboration across ASEAN.

13 June 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Top places in APAC for life-work balance: 2025 edition

Singapore and Malaysia rank highest among Southeast Asian countries, while Hong Kong is in 44th place.

13 June 2025
• Tracy Chan

Malaysia faces graduate oversupply, skilled job shortage, and a growing ‘gaji cukup makan’ reality

While such mismatches are a global issue, Malaysia’s low wage baseline intensifies the challenge, signalling a need for targeted reforms to improve job matching, wage growth, and the overall value of tertiary education.

12 June 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Newly launched i-RISE in Malaysia aims to reshape the future with human-centered Islamic economics

Launched by PM Anwar Ibrahim at INCEIF forum, the new centre of excellence aims to drive global thought leadership, ethics, and sustainability in Islamic economics.

12 June 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Snapshot: Givaudan's Sanjoy Shaw on blending purpose, people, and culture to leave a lasting impression on employees

Just like a good fragrance, a great employee experience leaves a lasting impression and feeling among employees. Armed with this belief, Sanjoy Shaw talks about building a workplace where people feel valued, inspired, and ready to grow.

12 June 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Macao launches two facilitative clearance measures for Hong Kong and international travellers

Hong Kong SAR permanent residents may use iris recognition for immigration clearance, while eligible international visitors may go through on-board arrival formalities via the arrival vehicle channels of the Macao Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.

12 June 2025
• Tracy Chan

More passengers to benefit from exemptions on air passenger departure tax when visiting Hong Kong

Starting 1 October, passengers arriving in Hong Kong by air or other means, and departing from Hong Kong International Airport by aircraft within 48 hours, will be exempted from the HK$200 departure tax.

12 June 2025
• Tracy Chan

Malaysia to host Global Skills Forum 2025, the first edition outside Geneva under ASEAN Year of Skills

The event will bring together global and regional leaders in Kuala Lumpur this October to explore skills development, workforce transformation, and social protections across ASEAN.

11 June 2025
• Umairah Nasir

NTUC & SMMWU to support affected Jetstar Asia workers with job placement & career advisory after closure

Starting next week, NTUC and NTUC's e2i will be on-site at Changi Airport Terminal 1 to provide direct support, including career coaching, skills upgrading, and employability assistance to the affected employees, SG Ng Chee Meng said.

11 June 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Well within: Bank KEB Hana Indonesia's Sumia on embedding mental health into culture and KPIs

"Prioritising employee wellbeing and mental health fosters long-term engagement, drives innovation, and builds a resilient culture — key pillars for the sustainable growth and success of Hana Bank," the Chief Human Capital and Operation Officer reflects.

11 June 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Recognition rewired: How 5 HR and wellbeing leaders are rethinking engagement and rewards

Umairah Nasir speaks with five global leaders on how employee engagement and rewards strategies have evolved to centre on a culture of trust, recognition, and purpose — with people firmly at the heart of it all.

11 June 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Qantas Group to shut Jetstar Asia operations from 31 July 2025 amid strategic shift

All affected Jetstar Asia employees will receive redundancy packages and employment support services, with Qantas Group working to identify internal job placements and opportunities with regional partners.

11 June 2025
• Umairah Nasir

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Up the ranks: Chen Fong Tuan begins new chapter as Chief People Officer of Valiram

Hong Kong’s LegCo has approved the lowering of the working hours threshold of the 'continuous contract' requirement to '468' rule

Non-compliant ESD applications to face six-month cooling-off period starting 1 July 2025

Newly launched i-RISE in Malaysia aims to reshape the future with human-centered Islamic economics

Macao launches two facilitative clearance measures for Hong Kong and international travellers

More passengers to benefit from exemptions on air passenger departure tax when visiting Hong Kong

Malaysia to train 10,000 workers in basic first-aid skills

Up the ranks: Chen Fong Tuan begins new chapter as Chief People Officer of Valiram

Unemployment rate in Malaysia drops to 3% in April 2025, lowest recorded rate in the last decade

Winning Secrets: The employee experience at Watsons Singapore is rooted in respect, growth, and belonging

Vietnam legislators approve plan to restructure provincial administration

Minister Sim on equipping Malaysians for a future shaped by AI

Top places in APAC for life-work balance: 2025 edition

Malaysia faces graduate oversupply, skilled job shortage, and a growing ‘gaji cukup makan’ reality

Newly launched i-RISE in Malaysia aims to reshape the future with human-centered Islamic economics

Snapshot: Givaudan's Sanjoy Shaw on blending purpose, people, and culture to leave a lasting impression on employees

Macao launches two facilitative clearance measures for Hong Kong and international travellers

More passengers to benefit from exemptions on air passenger departure tax when visiting Hong Kong

Malaysia to host Global Skills Forum 2025, the first edition outside Geneva under ASEAN Year of Skills

NTUC & SMMWU to support affected Jetstar Asia workers with job placement & career advisory after closure

Well within: Bank KEB Hana Indonesia's Sumia on embedding mental health into culture and KPIs

Recognition rewired: How 5 HR and wellbeing leaders are rethinking engagement and rewards

Qantas Group to shut Jetstar Asia operations from 31 July 2025 amid strategic shift