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.
Employers in Malaysia urged to support employee training
Employers should shoulder the responsibility of ensuring that their workers are given ample training to improve their skills, says trade union.
Malaysia wants more workers to undergo health checkups
The Ministry of Health (MOH) wants it to be compulsory for employers to provide a day’s leave to all employees to undergo health screenings.
Building a future-ready workforce in a digital era
Natalia Navin, CHRO for Maxis, discusses the strategies the telco has implemented to empower employees to attain greater success in their work.
Malaysia offers gig workers more protection
The Sharing Economy Committee (SEC) will train and verify gig workers, as well as create job placements in high-value jobs.
Employment Act implementation set for further delay in Malaysia
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) is considering requesting another deferral of the implementation of the amended Employment Act.
Malaysia’s Gen Z workforce seeks more than renumeration
As the youngest generation to enter the workforce, Gen Z employees are looking beyond monetary fulfilment at work.
Employees in Malaysia lack training opportunities
A survey has revealed that nearly 100% of workers are interested in receiving training and development opportunities at the workplace to upskill themselves.
Employers in Malaysia not ready for new minimum wage
Although the country increased the national minimum wage to RM1,500 (US$334) from May 1, compliance by businesses remains low.
Malaysia postpones enforcement of shorter working hours
Engagement sessions with stakeholders found that employers needed more time for the amendments to come into force.
Women’s participation in Malaysia’s workforce remains low
Although females made up 47.7% of the Malaysian population in 2020, their participation in the labour force last year was only 55.5%.
Malaysia reviews policies to attract skilled talents
Malaysia is facing challenges in creating highly-skilled jobs and competition from countries which offer higher wages to attract skilled talents.
Malaysian government asked to delay amendments to employment act
The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) cited economic reasons for delaying the implementation of the employment act amendments.
Malaysia urged to delay implementing reduced working hours
The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has urged the government to postpone the reduction in weekly working hours.
Employment in Malaysia rises in 2Q2022
The highest number of jobs was created in the services industry, recording 52.5% or 15,400 jobs, followed by manufacturing and construction.
Majority of self-employed Malaysians lack social security protection
Only 15.5% or 369,107 self-employed people in Malaysia are contributing to the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (SESSS).
Malaysia to introduce shorter working hours
Working hours in the country will be reduced to 45 hours from the current 48, according to amendments to the Employment Act.
Malaysian companies explore alternative employee benefits
To retain talent and boost productivity, companies are offering employee stock option plans (ESOPs) to their employees.
Malaysia channels RM21 billion to wage subsidy programme
The government has also helped place workers in jobs and reserved a quota of 1% of job placements for young people with disabilities.
Driving a sustainable digital economy with ESG
Mahadhir Aziz, CEO of the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), addresses questions frequently asked about sustainability reporting.
Malaysia addresses skills mismatch to boost employment
Skills mismatch is a critical problem, especially among first-generation graduates, said HR Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan.
ESG practices key to long-term sustainability
Investors are avoiding investments in companies that are not participating in sustainable activities, Malaysian firms have been warned.
Employers in Malaysia urged to prioritise employee mental health
The Alliance for Safe Community (ASC) has called on employers to implement workplace health promotion (WHP) to better manage workers’ mental health.