Malaysia extend freeze on new foreign worker applications
The Malaysian Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the government is extending the freeze on new applications for foreign workers.
This was as...
43 per cent employers in Asia expect plan to raise salaries...
ASIAN employers saw a shift towards more conservative estimates, with more companies either looking to give raises of between 3% and 6%, according to...
The Malaysian Human Resources Ministry unveils progressive wage pilot project for...
The Ministry of Human Resources has announced that the progressive wage pilot project, scheduled to commence in June, will encompass five key sectors.
These sectors...
Malaysian companies have significant scope to promote diversity in the workplace
In today's globalised economy, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) play a crucial role in driving innovation and competitiveness in the workplace. However, a recent survey...
US-Malaysia economic partnership creates 312,000 new jobs in past decade
The US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur said US-Malaysia economic relations have created over 312,000 jobs in Malaysia over the last decade. Dave Williams, the...
38 Malaysian Companies Named Best Companies to Work for in Asia
Thirty-eight Malaysia-based companies were named among the best companies to work for in Asia by HR Asia, in a survey that covered over 7,000 Malaysian...
When Mental Illness Comes to Work
When Mental Illness Comes to Work
By Peter Wilson
A recent incident at a major Australian airport saw an employee of one of the infrastructure utilities...
Maybank To Continue Hiring Employees
Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank) will continue hiring employees despite the challenges posed by the global economic uncertainty. Maybank Group Chief Human Capital Officer Nora...
UOB Malaysia and the Asian Banking School launch Malaysia’s first certification...
United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd (UOB Malaysia) has partnered the Asian Banking School (ABS) to launch Malaysia’s first executive certification programme aimed at financial...
MEF Wants Government to Share Cost of 90-day Maternity Leave
The government should put in place appropriate mechanisms to support employers to bear the additional cost increases should maternity leave be extended from the...
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Short on workers, Japan retailer hires remote cashiers living overseas
One of Japan’s largest 24-hour convenience store chains is turning to remote cashiers based overseas in a bid to tackle the country’s chronic labour...
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Grab Indonesia’s Wiramudi Grab programme empowers women driver-partner
On December 19, 2024, Vantage Foundation announced its partnership with Grab Indonesia in support of their Wiramudi Grab programme, which is designed to empower...
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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...
