Adhere to 45-hour workweek, employers in Malaysia told
Urging compliance, Malaysia’s HR Minister has also called for better salaries to keep high-skilled employees in the country.
Malaysian minister advocates for more women in leadership roles
Through advocacy in government-linked and private firms, Malaysia wants to achieve the goal of 30% female representation in key decision-making roles.
Is flexibility the solution for the future workplace?
Flexible working arrangements (FWAs) can help increase productivity and retain talent, but organisations need more support to implement them.
Employees in SEA reluctant to speak up about mental health concerns
Organisations can do more to create a psychologically safe work environment that improves employee engagement, performance, and retention.
PropertyGuru names Disha Goenka Das as CMO
Her responsibilities as CMO include brand strategy, corporate communications, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.
Some employees in Malaysia still working longer than required hours
Complaints have been filed about employers violating the 45-hour workweek requirement to the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC).
Amendments to Malaysia’s Employment Act kick in
The amendments are largely based on the International Labour Organisation standards, which provide a framework for addressing labour issues.
Malaysia defers minimum wage order for small businesses
The Malaysian government has postponed implementing the RM1,500 (US$339) minimum wage order to 1 July 2023 after consulting stakeholders.
Malaysian union urges enactment of revised Employment Act
The Malaysia Trades Union Congress (MTUC) opposes retailers’ request to delay the implementation of changes to Employment Act.
Employers in Malaysia can choose not to offer flexible work
Instead of enforcing flexible working hours, the amendments proposed for the revised employment act are aimed at increasing employee productivity.
Malaysia to provide more guidelines on implementation of flexible work
The Malaysia government is collecting feedback from related agencies on the revised act that promotes flexible working hours.
More support needed to allow more women to join Malaysia’s workforce
For women to return to work, a care infrastructure needs to be in place to allow them to keep up their commitments at home.
Leaders in Malaysia urged to invest in upskilling workforce
10 million workers, or 60% of Malaysia’s workforce, will need to be retrained and upskilled over the next five years.
Looking ahead: What are the priorities for CHROs in 2023?
Organised by HRM Asia, CHRO Series Malaysia will address how CHROs can navigate their organisations through the challenges in a post-pandemic era.
Majority of employers in Malaysia raised salaries in 2022
Employees can also expect their salaries to be further raised in 2023, predicted the Malaysian Employers Federation.
Malaysia’s labour market continues recovery
The unemployment rate in the country dropped to 3.7% compared with 4.7% in the same quarter last year.
Gig worker protection to be strengthened in Malaysia
New legislation will see workers in the food delivery service provided with a social security scheme and operators placed under government regulation.
Malaysia plans to increase female workforce participation
These include addressing wage inequality and providing more childcare support, as well as upskilling and reskilling opportunities.
Employees in Malaysia can expect to earn more in 2023
Malaysia is also predicted to post a higher than average median salary increment across Asia-Pacific in 2023.
Malaysia to set up national mental health care centre
One of the key objectives of the centre is to help manage and address the mental health issues employees in the country are facing.
Employees in Malaysia unwilling to take pay cut for remote work
Employers are also urged to set clearer policies on flexible work to develop more comprehensive workforce strategies.
Employers in Malaysia urged to prioritise employees’ mental health
Leave should be granted to enable employees to deal with the mental stress that they feel at the workplace, says the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC).
Malaysia to create 70,000 new jobs for select groups
Employers will be given cash incentives to hire disabled people, women who are looking to enter the workforce and former convicts.
Malaysia focuses on upskilling workforce
Provisions to upskill talents in tech in the 2023 budget will help the country’s workforce be ready for jobs of the future.
Employees in Malaysia saw remuneration rise in 2021
Due to economic and social activities, the average salaries and wages received by employees increased by 3.5% last year.
Developing a humanised approach in hybrid workplaces
HRM Asia’s CHRO Series Malaysia will pave the way for sustainable employee journeys and highlight trends in human capital management.
Long COVID affects workplace productivity in Malaysia
Businesses in Malaysia have been urged to do more to support employees who continue to suffer from the disease.
Clear communication key to address gender equality issues
Recognising that women have the right to equality should be stemmed within society, and this can be achieved through conversations.
Gig economy framework proposed in Malaysia
The government has been urged to develop a gig economy framework or high-value partnerships to ensure that gig workers receive appropriate guidance.
Malaysia prepares private sectors workers for retirement
A social safety net for private sector workers after 60 has been proposed by Malaysia’s Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan.