Malaysia’s Budget 2027 lifts minimum wage to RM2,000, sets RM2,500 floor for graduates
Budget 2027 also raises the pay floor for semi-skilled workers and graduates, introduces new tax rules on wage payments, and allocates RM8 billion to vocational and technical training.
Full training attendance, clean audit, and still exposed
Most organisations have the policies. Speakers at AsiaHRM’s latest LinkedIn Live session discussed what happens when nobody checks that those policies are followed, and when people who raise concerns go unheard.
Singapore to require certified HR professionals at firms with more than 200 staff from 2028
A new certification requirement aims to double Singapore’s pool of certified HR professionals to around 18,000 by 2030.
From decision to direction: Where good strategies lose their way
Having good people is not the same as having an organisation that can act on its decisions, speakers argued in AsiaHRM’s Governance Series.
When AI recommends, who stays accountable?
As AI takes on a growing share of hiring, performance, and promotion decisions, Rita Tsui, Founder of AsiaHRM, argues that the harder governance questions are not about policy at all, but about judgement, accountability, and the behaviour of the people making the call.
Indonesia targets October completion for new Manpower Law
Deputy Minister of Manpower Afriansyah Noor says the bill will address outsourcing, wage structure and the scope of labour protection, and that unions will have space to contribute before the deadline.
Should people grow the organisation, or should the organisation grow its people?
Two Hong Kong practitioners took opposite starting positions on the same budget line – and both conceded that where an organisation sits in its cycle shapes the answer.
Compliance asks if it was done. Governance asks if you can prove it
A panel of legal and academic experts unpacked why governance is shifting from control to trust – and where AI is creating new accountability gaps for HR.
The growth plan is global. Is the payroll infrastructure?
Backed by a US$50 million investment from Apis Partners, BIPO is scaling its proprietary infrastructure to help organisations expand across borders.
Malaysia studies post-maternity leave allowance as maternity leave complaints decline
Malaysia is considering a post-maternity leave allowance after employer compliance improved under the country’s mandatory 98-day maternity leave policy.
High growth, high friction: Why balancing expansion with execution is Asia-Pacific’s new HR reality
Workforce compliance and execution challenges are increasingly shaping where and how multinational organisations expand across the Asia-Pacific region.
New research highlights three fast-moving global HR trends
Three key employment law themes from Littler’s Q1 2026 Global Guide are amounting to real compliance pressure for multinational employers.
The shadow AI problem HR leaders can no longer ignore
AI adoption is surging across workplaces, but governance and security controls are struggling to keep pace, creating growing organisational risks.
AI sees patterns, humans see people: Restoring judgment to HR decision-making
When AI becomes the decision-maker in HR, who is accountable? Governance is emerging as the defining challenge for organisations.
Sustainability isn’t optional: The growing stakes of corporate climate action
Mounting ESG regulations and evolving workforce expectations are pushing sustainability into the core business strategy, with HR playing a pivotal role.
Unlocking the balance sheet: How data-driven payroll is redefining workforce intelligence in Asia-Pacific
Jessica Zhang, Senior Vice-President for Asia-Pacific at ADP, believes payroll now shapes governance, risk, and workforce strategy.
Singapore to raise retirement and re-employment ages in July
Singapore will raise retirement and re-employment ages from July 1, strengthening workforce resilience and long-term retirement adequacy.
Unleashing the next era of skills-driven leadership at CHRO Series Hong Kong 2026
Hong Kong’s 2026 budget transforms HR priorities, making CHRO Series Hong Kong 2026 essential for leaders shaping AI-enabled, skills-driven workplaces.
Singapore Budget 2026: Scaling AI through national coordination and workforce integration
Budget 2026 marks a turning point as Singapore aligns AI deployment with long-term employability and skills resilience.
Malaysia expands employer duty of care to mental health under 2026 flexible work safety guide
Malaysia has expanded employer obligations under flexible work, mandating mental health and psychosocial risk assessments alongside physical safety checks.
The compliance trap: How silence in your organisation may be masking disengagement
In times of transformation, alignment is easy to declare but turning personal change into shared purpose demands something far harder from leaders.
Why speed of compliance is the new competitive advantage in global talent acquisition
Talent knows no borders, yet HR still faces legal and payroll hurdles—scaling global teams remains a high-stakes challenge.
HR technology’s 2025 story: Acceleration, accountability and the real test for AI
If 2025 was the year AI became impossible to ignore, then 2026 can be the year HR leaders ensure their technology solutions strengthen, rather than divide, workplaces, writes HR Tech Chair Steve Boese.
Why HR must lead the charge in cybersecurity
Organisations in Singapore are elevating cybersecurity to a board-level priority as HR leaders take centre stage in shaping behaviour, accountability, and digital trust.
Singapore sees rising demand for digital-ESG talent as workforce expectations evolve
New regional insights reveal employees increasingly value meaningful work and development opportunities over pay, reshaping how organisations compete for talent.
Cracks in the system: Financial strain and payroll burnout threaten Singapore’s workforce
Half of Singapore’s workforce struggles financially, while payroll teams are overstretched, says Deel’s Karen Ng, underscoring the urgent need for payroll modernisation.
Malaysia incentivises hiring senior employees amid ageing population concerns
Malaysia targets ageing workforce challenges with tax perks for employers and restructured EPF withdrawals to ensure seniors’ income stability.
Malaysia tables landmark gig workers bill to safeguard 1.2 million workers
The Gig Workers Bill promises stronger social protection, fairer contracts, and dispute resolution for 1.2 million Malaysians in flexible work.
Malaysia weighs raising retirement age to 65 while safeguarding youth employment
Plans to raise Malaysia’s retirement age to 65 highlight efforts to balance older employees’ continued participation with employment prospects for graduates.
Global growth, simplified: Navigating cross-border expansion with confidence
Start-ups are scaling beyond borders, but doing so responsibly means building global teams with the right infrastructure, strategy, and support.