Redefining human capital excellence, the ‘KWAP’ way
Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) triumphantly secured the Best HR Team award at the 2025-2026 HR Stars Awards Malaysia, earning top honours for transforming its HR department into a high-performing strategic delivery unit that drives large-scale organisational change. The team’s recognisable effort is rooted in its ability to manage a high-stakes national mandate, safeguarding the retirement […]
Culture anchored on trust, redefining HR inside out
Siti Sabariah Ahmad Murtazam, Assistant Vice President of People & Culture, Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan), widely known as KWAP, secured the Best Up and Coming HR Leader category at the 2025–2026 HR Stars Awards Malaysia. This win highlights her career trajectory, starting as a young talent in the graduate programme to her current role as […]
Brewing Culture at Scale: Combining AI and empathy at Kopi Kenangan
“Rapid scaling and genuine empathy aren’t opposing forces. When technology handles the administrative weight, leaders gain the space to put people first.” — Gemini Aryanto, Group Chief People & Culture Officer, Kenangan Brands When Gemini Aryanto brought three decades of global HR experience across Nestlé, Danone, and Yum! Brands to Kenangan Brands (Kopi Kenangan), […]
When modern leadership means banking on talent
Dr. Syukri Sudari, the Group Chief People Officer of Affin Bank Berhad, clinched the top honour in the Best HR Leader category at the 2025–2026 HR Stars Awards Malaysia. The award serves as a definitive recognition of his career imprint. Rather than steering HR as a traditional administrative support function, he has intentionally reimagined the […]
The perfect blend of innovation and empathy wins ‘Employer of Choice’
Kopi Kenangan secured the ultimate distinction of Employer of Choice at the HR Stars Awards Indonesia by successfully institutionalising a “Start from the Heart” (Mulai dari Hati) philosophy across a massive global footprint. This grand honour was not the result of a single programme, but rather a fundamental transformation of the employee-partner relationship that allowed […]
Small team, big impact, gold win
Home Credit Indonesia secured the Employer of Choice Gold Award by moving beyond the traditional role of a support function in the 2025-2026 HR Stars Awards Indonesia. The company’s success is rooted in a fundamental belief that a high-performing business is not built through massive headcount but through the extreme efficiency of a lean, cross-functional […]
Redesigning HR through exceptional leadership
Michael Eka Wijaya has been named a Gold awardee at the 2025-2026 HR Stars Awards, securing the runner-up position for Best Up and Coming HR Leader. This recognition highlights emerging professionals who are reshaping their organisations through exceptional leadership and tangible results. Since joining PT Rumah Peri Ciptarasa (Maison Féerie) in mid-2025 as Senior Human […]
Kopi Kenangan’s “Start from the Heart” work strategy
Kopi Kenangan has been named the Gold awardee at the 2025-2026 HR Stars Awards, securing the runner-up position in the Best Flexible Working Strategies masterclass. This recognition highlights a workplace model that has successfully balanced the rapid expansion of a 1,000-store global empire with a deeply human “Serving with Heart” philosophy. Under the direction of Orri Pasaribu, […]
More than just a cup: Kopi Kenangan’s culture is gold standard
Kopi Kenangan has been officially recognised for its vibrant and inclusive internal atmosphere, taking home the award for Best Workplace Culture and Environment at the HR Stars Awards. This prestigious category celebrates organisations that go above and beyond to create a workspace where employees feel genuinely comfortable, supported, and appropriately challenged. Led by Group Talent […]
The new standard of HR leadership at DHL Supply Chain
Ester Gladys Karen has been named the Best Up and Coming HR Leader at the 2025-2026 HR Stars Awards, marking her as one of the most promising young professionals in the Indonesian HR landscape. This specific award recognises emerging leaders who are making a significant difference within their organisations through tangible accomplishments and a proactive […]
