Prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has launched MalaysiaBiz – a one-stop government portal that aims to streamline the setting up of businesses.
The proportion of SMEs that are vulnerable is about 30 percentage points higher than larger firms.
The labour participation rate of people aged 50 and above is found to be significantly lower than that of Japan, South Korea and the US.
Companies now have the option to hire contract staff from Tier 2 and 3 cities as working from home becomes more prevalent and accepted.
The Ministry of Labor and Employment will implement the 52-hour cap on the working week for SMEs as scheduled.
Over 100 CHROs attended CHRO Online Singapore, which shared insights on how organisations can identify workforce capabilities and fostering workplace resilience.
Manufacturing, the largest contributor to the country's GDP, will play a big role in economic recovery, and government support will be key.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has updated its guidelines to combat the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The country’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended that the Home Ministry (KDN) and HR Ministry (KSM) jointly set up an integrated system.
Lifting minimum wages has an inequality reducing effect, although there may be adverse company-level impacts in the short-term.
Chung Jaan Hao, COO of Pulsifi, explains and highlights what organisations need to take into consideration when planning their hiring for 2021.
The Ministry of Labor (MOL) has announced that it will end a programme that allowed employers of migrant workers to apply for short-term extensions.
The government has also launched a dedicated campaign to highlight the country’s potential as an ideal business destination in Asia.
The third supplementary budget is expected to be more than 20 trillion yen (US$192 billion), and include measures to help small businesses.
Over 120 CHROs attended CHRO Online Malaysia, which highlighted the key priorities facing HR and business leaders in 2021.
State-owned airline Garuda Indonesia and train operator Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) are pivoting their businesses to logistics as the pandemic wears on.
HR Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan told Parliament that 2,713 SMEs have closed down from March to October this year.
Thought leaders like Jason Averbook and Josh Bersin will join speakers from ADP and Microsoft in discussing some of the key challenges facing leaders .
HK Express has requested all 200 of its pilots to sign new contracts with further cuts in salaries and allowances of up to 40%.
The move by the Japanese government seeks to make the country more attractive for foreigners to work in by taking care of workers’ wellbeing.
The number of unemployed people reached 1.03 million for the month as the South Korean economy continues to be impacted by the pandemic.
With Indonesia falling into its first recession in 22 years, an increasing number of workers are being laid off without pay.
The country’s net exports showed a strong rebound of 21.9% over the quarter.
Emma O’Dell, Director of Client Capability, BPP, explains how BPP’s organisational capability approach is helping their clients identify skills gaps and develop their people.
More companies in Japan are giving their blessings or tacit approval for their staff to take on outside jobs in the midst of the gloomy economic landscape.
Cash flow disruptions were cited by SMEs as the main challenge.
Malaysia’s Movement Control Order (MCO or PKP) has given rise to an alternative for the WFH acronym – work from hotel.
Workers in their 30s have been hit the hardest, with the unemployment rate exceeding 70% for this group.
Speaking with HRM Asia, Mastercard’s Amanda Gervay highlights how the company builds long-term success through demonstrating workforce agility.
More support will be provided to SMEs in the country to cover operational costs and increase hiring.
