Robots to augment manpower in Malaysia’s hospitality sector
Hotels and tourist businesses in Malaysia may see more robots in their workforces following a memorandum signing between business associations and technology distributor Diverse Supply Chain. The Malaysia Budget & Business Hotel Association, Malaysia Association Tourism Agency, and the ASEAN Retail-Chains and Franchise Federation signed a memorandum of agreement with Diverse Supply Chain, which is […]
Ng Kel Mynn thrives on empathy, empowerment, and continuous learning
In this latest article, Chief of Staff Asia focuses on the people manager’s HR priorities. Ng began her career as a scholar of Yayasan Telekom Malaysia. After graduating, she started as a Quality Assurance Executive at Telekom Malaysia. Quickly, she transitioned to a project management role in the Change Management Office, where she learned so […]
The First Word: How to appreciate increasingly diverse workforces
THE FIRST WORD: Shane Mun, founder and CEO of Vimigo, discusses ways to make a diverse team of employees feel appreciated. Workplace motivation has traditionally thrived on a conducive environment, personal progress, and the all-important rewards system of incentives and bonuses. However, this one-size-fits-all approach lacks nuance, because it assumes that all employees feel equally […]
Ng Kel Mynn aids in Verdant Solar’s boom
Verdant Solar began in 2013. Ten years later, the solar power solutions company gears towards a bolder mark to meet environmental sustainability. Named the Best Employer, the Star Outstanding Business Awards in 2021 recognised the company for its best human capital practices, good working conditions, and excellent employee benefits. Chief of Staff Asia continues […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders
THOUGHT LEADERS: Here’s what HR and business leaders across Southeast Asia have to say on today’s pressing issues: “Having good ESG policies is something that will not go away. If a company doesn’t address these issues, they will only get worse and will require more attention in the future,” — Low Khim Wah, Regional […]
Ng Kel Mynn powers up Verdant Solar’s HR
The vision to rely on 100% renewable power sources may still seem elusive. But Verdant Solar never loses its energy to push on. The Malaysia Book of Records has recently named it the Most Solar Provider System Home Installations in a Year, with over 649 landed properties and homeowners in 2022 enjoying reduced electric bills […]
Getting to know: Silverlake Axis’ Managing Director Andrew Tan
All these are from the Group Managing Director of the IT-banking consultancy group Silverlake Axis. Know more about him in this last segment. ICYMI: Andrew Tan invests in Silverlake Axis’ people profitably Andrew Tan: HR at the business core yields better performance From Oil & Gas, how Andrew Tan becomes an IT-banking […]
From Oil & Gas, how Andrew Tan becomes an IT-Banking leader
Now at the helm of Silverlake Axis, the firm has been performing financially well, reaching its most profitable state in 2022. Thanks to its workforce to whom Tan attributes much of the company’s success. Tan’s people-focused leadership was born from 38 years of experience in the management consulting and IT industries. He was the managing […]
Silverlake Axis launches future skills training and scholarship
MALAYSIA: Software developer Silverlake Axis has partnered with Forward School, a technology and future skills school in Penang, Malaysia, to develop technical talent in the country. The memorandum of understanding includes the establishment of a Silverlake Axis Sponsorship Programme, in which the company will hire deserving students from the school. “People have always been at […]
Silverlake Axis and Forward School partner up to develop tech talent
Software developer Silverlake Axis has partnered with Forward School, a technology and future skills school in Penang, Malaysia, to develop technical talent in the country. The memorandum of understanding includes the establishment of a Silverlake Axis Sponsorship Programme, in which the company will hire deserving students from the school. “People have always been at the […]
