Singapore’s YouTrip to expand into more Southeast Asian markets
YouTrip, a Singapore-based digital payments service provider, plans to expand into more Southeast Asian markets, starting with Malaysia in a few months. The company has raised $50 million in funding and plans to “accelerate” its expansion into Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. YouTrip’s digital wallet allows individuals and businesses to top up their balance and […]
Moving On Up: New HR leaders at Orange Business Singapore, Atlas Copco. and more
Here’s what’s new, and who’s changing roles and stepping up across the HR community in Southeast Asia. Arulkumar Singaraveloo Chief Executive Officer Malaysia HR Forum Singaraveloo is an experienced HR director with solid experience in various HR spectrums. He is an advisor for Metropoint College and the CEO of the Malaysia HR Forum. He […]
Malaysian Minister urges employees to gain digital skills for future jobs
Malaysian employees need to gain new digital skills to be part of the future, according to Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi made the call at the #MyDigitalMaker Fair 2023, a joint public-private-academia initiative under the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) aimed to nurture the interest in technology in students from a young age. […]
Malaysia’s labour market improves in August
Malaysia’s labour market continued to improve in August 2023, with the unemployment rate remaining unchanged at 3.4%. This was supported by a 2.1% increase in the number of employed persons year-on-year. The services sector continued to be the main driver of employment growth, with wholesale and retail trade, food and beverage services, and transportation and […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders
Immerse yourself in the wisdom shared by respected HR and business luminaries from across Southeast Asia as they offer their insightful views on the most urgent matters of the day. “Mental health affects a person’s decision-making abilities. Poor mental health can lead to decreased productivity, absenteeism, and disengagement at work.” – Ihsanuddin Usman, CHRO of […]
Malaysia needs to attract, retain top talent to boost economy
Malaysia needs to retain and attract top talent to attract foreign investment and compete with other regional economies. This is according to Professor Nafis Alam, head of the School of Business at Monash University Malaysia. “Malaysia’s economy has recovered post-Covid-19, and political stability has provided a lifeline, resulting in a positive economic outlook for 2024 […]
LinkedIn launches AI tools for future of work
LinkedIn today announced the launch of new generative AI tools in Recruiter and Learning Hub to help organisations prepare for the future of work. These tools are designed to help HR teams focus on more strategic work, such as building relationships with candidates and fostering a strong company culture. The new AI-assisted recruiting tools can […]
Malaysia to introduce progressive wage policy
Malaysia is introducing a progressive wage policy that will raise workers’ wages gradually based on their skill or experience. Employers who participate in the program will receive cash incentives. The policy is expected to take effect in the second quarter of 2024. The progressive wage policy is a government initiative to help narrow the income […]
KL gears up for Asia’s premier HR and talent conference
In just days, the bustling city of Kuala Lumpur will host the highly anticipated LDHRT 2023 conference, bringing together HR professionals, industry leaders, and talent acquisition experts from across Asia and beyond. This annual event, organized by 3Novex, has earned a reputation as the premier HR and Talent conference in the region. This year’s LDHRT […]
Moving On Up: New HR leaders at PT Pernod Ricard, FMC Switzerland and more
Here’s what’s new, and who’s changing roles and stepping up across the HR community in Southeast Asia. Ferdy Karler HR Manager PT Pernod Ricard Indonesia Karler started in HR Development Center of Excellence, focusing on Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Learning Development. He previously worked at PT Bahana Genta Viktory as an HR Manager. […]
