The 2024–2025 HR Stars Awards Malaysia recognised organisations and leaders who raised the bar for people practices across the country. Their work shows what is possible when HR teams combine purpose, consistency and thoughtful design. For any organisation considering a nomination, these winners offer a clear message: meaningful HR work deserves to be seen, shared and celebrated.
Here is a look at the achievements that set this year’s benchmark — and a reminder that your organisation could be next.
GIGA Maritime – Best Health and Wellness Interventions
GIGA Maritime demonstrated how practical wellbeing support can make a real difference, especially in an industry with complex working conditions. Their commitment to both shore-based teams and crew members shows what it looks like to address wellbeing in a way that is relevant, grounded and effective.
Allianz Malaysia – Best Workplace Culture and Environment
Allianz Malaysia built a workplace where development, trust and collaboration are part of everyday behaviour. Their approach to culture is consistent across teams and levels, making them a model for organisations looking to build environments where people feel supported and motivated.
iCar Asia – Best HR Leader
The HR leader at iCar Asia reframed HR as a strategic partner by introducing clearer performance structures, strengthening capability building and improving alignment across the business. Their leadership shows how HR can influence direction, not just support it.
Allianz Malaysia – Best Diversity and Inclusion Strategies
This recognition reflects Allianz Malaysia’s structured, intentional approach to inclusion. Their work strengthened access, representation and equitable growth opportunities, offering a solid example of how D&I initiatives can move from ideas to consistent practice.
TopBeraten – Best Up and Coming HR Leader
The emerging HR talent at TopBeraten impressed with their clarity, adaptability and people-first mindset. Their work shows that influence and innovation don’t depend on seniority but on insight, initiative and purpose.
iCar Asia – Best HR Team
iCar Asia’s HR team demonstrated the power of strong collaboration and focused execution. Their work improved mobility, strengthened internal processes and gave managers clearer tools to lead. It is a reminder that a committed team, even one that is lean, can drive significant change.
Allianz Malaysia – Best Flexible Working Strategies
Allianz Malaysia created a flexible work structure that balances autonomy, clarity and trust. Their experience shows that flexible working succeeds when systems, expectations and communication all work together.
GIGA Maritime – Best HR Team (Runner-Up)
GIGA Maritime’s HR team was recognised for its commitment to improving employee experience in an industry where people management can be uniquely challenging. Their efforts highlight the importance of consistency and care in every part of the employee journey.
Allianz Malaysia – Best Training Interventions
Allianz Malaysia showed how learning becomes more effective when it is accessible, relevant and aligned to real roles. Their programmes supported capability building at scale and helped prepare employees for future responsibilities.
Leung Kai Fook Medical Sdn Bhd – Best Up and Coming HR Leader (Runner-Up)
The runner-up from Leung Kai Fook Medical Sdn Bhd demonstrated strong leadership potential by introducing initiatives that improved engagement and strengthened growth opportunities in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
Allianz Malaysia – Best Digital HR
This award reflects Allianz Malaysia’s progress in digitalising HR processes in a way that improves the employee experience. Their work highlights how accessible systems and reliable data can transform how HR supports the organisation.
AmMet Life Insurance – Best HR Leader (Runner-Up)
The HR leader from AmMet Life Insurance earned recognition for shaping a more responsive and aligned HR function. Their influence helped strengthen communication, reinforce strategic priorities and support a more adaptable workforce.
Allianz Malaysia – Employer of Choice
Allianz Malaysia received the Employer of Choice award for demonstrating consistent excellence across culture, development, digital HR, wellbeing and inclusivity. Their achievements set a strong benchmark for organisations striving to build exceptional people practices.
Looking Ahead: Will Your Organisation Be Next?
This year’s winners prove that HR excellence is not defined by size, industry or resources. It is built through intention, care and the willingness to invest in people. Their achievements set an inspiring standard — one that any organisation can follow.
If your HR team has created meaningful change, improved the way people work or strengthened your culture, your story deserves to be recognised too. The next group of winners will be organisations that step forward and share the work they are proud of.
Your work could be one of them.
👉 Your nomination starts here.
