Byline
Rethinking Career Growth Beyond Titles and Milestones
Malaysia's National Women’s Day highlights career growth, emphasizing decision-making quality and the importance of broad experiences over mere promotions.
Category: Workplace
Economy
Budget 2027 Must Measure What Matters to Malaysian Households
The Pre-Budget Statement 2027 identifies many of the right priorities, from easing cost-of-living pressures to creating better jobs and building a more productive and…
Workplace
UK Inflation Rises to Four-Month High on Energy Costs
UK inflation hits 2.9% in July, driven by energy costs; BOE expected to hold rates at 3.75% in September.
Government Policies
Selangor Launches MamaKerja 2.0 to Support Working Mothers
Selangor launches MamaKerja 2.0, easing childcare costs with RM1,000 aid for working mothers, targeting 10,000 beneficiaries statewide.
Jobs
Malaysia Labour Market Faces Stronger Headwinds in 2H26
Malaysia’s labour market remained resilient in June, but softer hiring momentum and rising job losses point to stronger headwinds in 2H26.
Workplace
AIA Shared Services Unveils Future-Ready Workplace at IOI City Tower 1
AIA Shared Services unveils future-ready workplace in Putrajaya, blending sustainability, wellbeing, and innovation to support AIA’s Asia-wide operations.
United States
Global Markets Rise as US Job Loss Spurs Fed Pause Hopes
US job losses lift markets as traders expect Fed pause; Middle East tensions keep oil prices high, pressuring global economy.
Business News
Hybrid Workday Policy Takes Effect for Civil Servants
Malaysia’s Hybrid Workday Policy begins today, allowing eligible civil servants to combine office attendance with remote work under new guidelines.
Workplace
TDA Strengthens Sabah’s TVET, Renewable Energy Talent Development
TDA launched initiatives in Sabah to enhance TVET and renewable energy training, supporting local workforce development and technology transfer.
Workplace
Wages Lag Productivity as Bank Negara Signals Policy Review
Malaysia's wage growth fails to match productivity gains, necessitating reforms to narrow the gap and promote economic balance.
Workplace
Malaysia Risks Falling Behind Without Future-Ready Workforce, Experts Warn
Malaysia needs a future-ready workforce equipped with relevant skills to remain competitive amid Asia's economic growth and technological advancements.
Money and Investment
Malaysia Edges Closer to High-Income Status
Malaysia nears high-income threshold, focuses on productivity, skills, and fiscal reforms under OECD survey and 13th Malaysia Plan.
Money and Investment
Active BNPL account holders rose to eight million 1Q26
The number of active BNPL account holders reached eight million, with a total balance of RM5.3 billion.
Appoinments
Tan Sri Liew Yun Fah Is New Technology Depository Agency Chairman
Tan Sri Datuk Liew Yun Fah has been appointed Chairman of TDA to enhance Malaysia's technology capability and procurement ecosystem.
Jobs
US Job Growth Slows Sharply as June Payrolls Miss Forecasts
US job creation slowed significantly in June as payroll growth missed forecasts, while unemployment eased to 4.2%, keeping the Federal Reserve on course for…
Artificial Intelligence
Tarantula Trail: The New Journey For Leaders To Embrace AI
Malaysia's corporate leaders must integrate AI into their work to avoid falling behind in 2026.