MEF urges continued remote work for Covid-positive employees
Datuk Syed Hussain of the Malaysian Employers Federation advocates WFH policies for COVID-19-positive employees to prevent the spread of the virus.
MEF disputes global index score on work-life balance
More organisations in Malaysia have actually started offering more policies that offer employees better work-life balance.
Financial stress affecting job performance, AKPK report reveals
Financial stress affects 26% of employees in Malaysia, with 65% reporting reduced job performance and an impact on employee loyalty.
Transcending employee wellbeing to create a better work-life balance
Malaysia is struggling with work-life balance and organisations need to rethink their approaches to reset the balance.
CHRO Malaysia 2024 to address key HR strategies amid new HR roadmap
HRM Asia’s CHRO Series will take place on 10 July 2024 for its Malaysia edition, guiding CHROs in aligning people with business strategy.
Integrating technology to drive business performance
Karen Lee, Managing Director, South-East Asia & Oceania, BIPO, discusses the impact digital transformation is having on HR and business.
Aligning people with business strategy: Malaysia’s new HR roadmap
The CHRO Series returns to Malaysia to discuss and strategise how organisations can cultivate their workforce to drive growth in 2024 and beyond.
Malaysia outlines key areas to safeguard gig workers’ welfare
The Malaysian HR Ministry emphasises crucial steps for the Gig Workers Commission, spanning legislation, grievance mechanisms, and more.
Wage floors must be set in APEC economies to protect women
To encourage more women within the Asia-Pacific region to participate in the workplace, wages have to remain competitive enough.
Malaysia’s public sector wage hike sparks private sector wage debate
Industry leaders in Malaysia say the private sector already adjusts salaries regularly and expects market forces to drive future increases.
National HR Policy Framework introduced in Malaysia
To address key workforce and HR issues, the Malaysian government has launched the National Human Resource Policy Framework.
New Occupational Safety and Health Act takes effect in Malaysia
The Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022 mandates employers to appoint health safety coordinators to boost workplace safety.
Malaysia’s green industry boom opens doors to 3,000 jobs
Malaysia’s Ministry of Human Resources touts 3,000 green jobs at a new skills fair as the country prepares its workforce for the future economy.
Calls for strong flexible work laws in Malaysia
A labour group in Malaysia has stressed the need to revise regulations, citing employer dominance in work arrangement decisions.
Malaysia enacts flexible working arrangements for employees
Malaysia’s Minister of Human Resources Steven Sim has reaffirmed employees’ rights to flexible work arrangements and urged for employers’ compliance.
Employees in Malaysia prioritise wellbeing and growth
Younger generations in Malaysia, notably Gen Z and Millennials, are increasingly concerned about career stagnation and job security.
Malaysia nears “full employment” as job market stays strong in 2024
The country’s labour market is poised to maintain stability with the unemployment rate holding firm at 3.3% in February 2024.
Malaysia faces STEM talent drain as salaries stagnant
Amidst Malaysia’s evolving job landscape and the rise of the gig economy, stagnant salaries threaten to undermine STEM talent retention.
Malaysia allocates RM30m for employees in SMEs to upskill
The grant aims to enhance younger employees in terms of job preparedness and welfare, and to encourage more employers to invest in employees.
Malaysia considers cost pressures in minimum wage review
The minimum wage review needs to include stakeholders, employees and employers before being implemented, says FMM President.
Gig employees in Malaysia to enjoy same rights as formal employees
Malaysia has established a Gig Workers Commission to protect and safeguard the welfare of gig employees in the country.
Nearly 70% of disabled employees in Malaysia regain employment
Disabled people who lost their jobs between 2020 to 2022 due to the pandemic have now found jobs thanks to recent government initiatives.
Giving employees a festive bonus not unheard of, says SPCAAM
Employers in Malaysia are more than able to give employees a festive financial bonus, says non-profit organisation.
Malaysia unveils mental first aid programme for workplace wellbeing
The Ministry of Human Resources of Malaysia is allocating RM12 million (US$2.5 million) to train 10,000 psychological first-aiders.
Malaysia’s gender gap in workforce widens despite government push
Despite a slight uptick, Malaysia’s female labour force participation still lags behind men’s, ranking eighth among ASEAN nations.
Malaysia gears up for AI-powered future
AI advancements are deemed crucial for productivity gains, but concerns over societal impacts have prompted calls for workforce upskilling.
The toll of long commutes on employees in Malaysia
Prolonged exposure to traffic-related factors poses severe health risks, including chronic diseases and premature deaths.
Mental health of employees impacted by work from home arrangements
A psychological expert wants employers to look into fine-tuning flexible work arrangements to help mitigate mental health issues.
Salaries in Malaysia expected to remain flat for 2024
Malaysia and Singapore are expected to see salaries plateau in 2024, in comparison to some of their neighbours which are expected to increase.
Transformative shift in HR role driving organisational success in Malaysia
Besides aligning organisational and employee values, HR is also playing a key role to attract and retain the best talent