Malaysia’s startup scene catching up to other ASEAN hubs
The country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is growing fast helped by an injection of venture capital and the success of its neighbours.
Being a pilot isn’t so glamorous anymore
Once a dream job, the role of captain or first officer of the skies is now far more automated and routine, says AirAsia HR chief.
CHRO Series Malaysia: Advancing future-workforce development
HRM Asia’s celebrated CHRO Series of interactive workshops for highly strategic workforce leaders will take place in Malaysia for the first time in 2019.
Malaysian government wants more locals to replace foreign workers
The Malaysians @ Work programme targets graduates, women and apprentices with incentives for workers and companies to help create 350,000 jobs.
Bringing ethics into recruitment
A Malaysian recruitment agency is launching a new ethical hiring model that it hopes others in the industry will follow.
Malaysia and China join forces to boost tech skills
The two Asian countries will cooperate in technical and vocational education training to prepare for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Workers should not expect benefits to stay competitive
Malaysia tells its workers that they should not expect benefits such as flexible work arrangements and childcare leave.
Malaysian PM laughs off raising retirement age to 65
Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad says retiring at 60 is good enough and will avoid ‘’deadwood’’ in the workplace.
Petronas named most attractive employer in Malaysia
Petronas is voted most attractive employer in Malaysia, while Singapore Airlines picks up honour for Singapore.
Malaysian government needs to step up for 4th IR
Malaysian industries need to step up and take on the fourth Industrial Revolution, according to the International Data Corporation.
Malaysian workers suffer from “hire-and-fire” approach from employers
A rise in ‘’dishonest acts’’ by Malaysian bosses has prompted a trade union group to wade in to help protect workers
Malaysian court strikes blow to human traffickers
A foreign worker has won a landmark court case over almost five years of unpaid wages, as the government pledges to get tough on forced labour.
Employers balk at funding paternity leave
A new paternity leave scheme offers new fathers three days leave, but employers are urging the government not to leave them with the bill.
Foodpanda Malaysia introduces paternity leave
Foodpanda, the on-demand international food delivery service, has recently implemented new employee benefits for 2019.
Three barriers to digital learning implementation
Budgets, competencies, and indifferent stakeholders are holding organisations back from truly upskilling and engaging staff, George Aveling warns.
Ariva Trillion KL: Urban living in extreme comfort
Whether it’s for a short or long-stay, Ariva Trillion Residences offers the perfect accommodation choice in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
Grab adds 400 high-value jobs in Malaysia with centre of excellence
The centre will house Grab’s core business strategy and operational functions, including legal, customer experience, financial services and creative services.
Malaysia’s labour market remains upbeat
Labour force growth and employment growth has been outpacing unemployment growth since March 2017, according to a new report.
Malaysian Maybank employees to get 10% pay rise
Maybank employees in Malaysia will see a 10% pay raise, following the bank signing onto a Collective Agreement with its in-house unions.
21,500 Malaysians lost jobs this year: HR Minister
Half of those laid off were from the greater Kuala Lumpur area of Klang Valley, according to the country’s HR minister.
Job-skill mismatch affecting Malaysian youths
Malaysian youths are facing school-to-work transition problems, while academic institutions are not sufficiently preparing graduates.
Malaysia’s salary expected to increase by 5.2% in 2019
The projected overall salary increase is close to this year’s growth rate.
HR Development Awards recognises companies investing in human capital
The HR Development Awards, held over November 27-28, recognise outstanding Malaysian employers for their investment in human capital.
Industrialisation key to creating jobs in Sabah
Industrialisation efforts will create jobs in Sabah, Malaysia, as government looks to attract industry players to set up factories and plants.
Malaysian youths will do ‘dangerous, dirty, difficult’ jobs for higher pay
More Malaysian youths will probably be willing to do ‘dangerous, dirty and difficult’ jobs if they are paid more.
Singapore tops Asia-Pacific nations in talent competitiveness
According to the IMD World Talent Ranking 2018, Singapore leads the Asia-Pacific pack, followed by Hong Kong and Malaysia.
Malaysia bans third-party recruiters for foreign workers
The Malaysian government has decided to remove third parties in the foreign worker application and recruitment process.
Labour market reform among Malaysia’s top priorities
There will be a focus on improving labour efficiency and productivity, enhancing access to quality education and training.
HRM Asia Watch List 2018: Monir Azzouzi
The Head of Employee Experience at Malaysian telecom Maxis is a digital transformation specialist with a string of successes.
Malaysian immigration deports Bangladeshi workers
This follows allegations that a syndicate of recruiting agents monopolised the recruitment of Bangladeshi workers.