Malaysian HR Ministry launched the Flexible Work Arrangement Guidelines
The Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA) Guidelines launched recently is one of the continuous efforts by the Government and the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) to...
Malaysia to cap low-skilled foreign workers to 15% of workforce
Malaysia employs 2.47 million low-skilled foreign workers, aims to cap their share at 15pc of total workforce
Human Resources Minister, Steven Sim said Malaysia employs...
Malaysia offers additional tax deductions for flexible work arrangements
Government to offer additional tax deductions for firms adopting flexible work arrangements
Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said that the government will provide additional tax...
Breaking barriers and building futures: HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work...
HR Asia, the leading publication in the Human Resources industry, announces the winners of its prestigious HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in...
88% of Malaysian firms raised salaries in 2024
The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) said that 88 per cent of companies granted salary increases to selected executive and non-executive employees in 2024, though...
Hybrid work won’t become new normal for Malaysian employees
The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) said flexible or hybrid work arrangements will not become the "new normal" for employees even though most companies in...
Malaysian nurses seek better pay overseas
Malaysia is witnessing an exodus of nurses to overseas jobs paying three or four times the starting salary at home, prompting warnings that low...
Hiring expands as professional confidence soars for 2025
Global talent solutions provider Robert Walters revealed its Salary Survey 2025 with compelling insights into the opportunities, challenges, and perceptions of professionals and organisations...
China extends visa-free stay for Malaysians to 30 days starting Nov...
Malaysians entering China from Nov 30 will be able to enjoy visa-free stays from 15 days currently to 30 days. In a statement posted...
Malaysia’s 13 Development Plan to focus on talent development reforms
The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) will emphasise on the need for talent development reforms in the country to meet workforce needs in the high-income...
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Wage inequality has declined in two-thirds of countries worldwide
A new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) reveals that wage inequality has decreased in about two-thirds of all countries since 2000. Despite...
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Labour shortage may encourage some Dutch firms to go abroad
The Netherlands is at the bottom of a ranking of the world’s 89 most important economies when it comes to labour shortages, according to...
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9th Malaysian Shared Services and Outsourcing Week
Venue: Malaysia
Date: 13-16 June 2022
The pandemic has proved the importance of Shared Services, and the demand for Shared Services is rising. Malaysia remains...
