malaysia

2024 Malaysian Employment & Wage Trends

The World Bank (2021) predicts Malaysia would rise from upper-middle-income to high-income between 2024 and 2028.…

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Kuala Lumpur is a top 10 trending travel destination

Kuala Lumpur is a top 10 trending travel destination

The landmarks and lively culture of Kuala Lumpur have propelled it to the 10th spot on…

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MEF Wants More Specifics On Progressive Wage Policy

The Malaysia Employers Federation (MEF) stated that although employers are ready to execute the progressive wage…

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Malaysian passport is 12th strongest in the world

Malaysian passport ranked 12th strongest worldwide

In a global ranking of passports in 2024, the Malaysian passport, dropped a spot from last…

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Unemployment rate return to pre-pandemic levels

Unemployment rate return to pre-pandemic levels

The unemployment rate in 2023 has dropped from 3.4% in October to 3.3%, or 569,000 unemployed…

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industries

SEA Industries With Most Pay Raises & Cuts Last Year

When we move forward into the year 2024, it is impossible to dispute the relevance of…

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Malaysia salary raises to remain high in 2024

Malaysia salary raises to remain high in 2024

Based on a survey, companies in Malaysia anticipate that overall salary for employees will increase by…

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Ex-MP Seeks RM50,000 Fine For Duping Foreigners Over Jobs

Ex-MP Seeks RM50,000 Fine For Duping Foreigners Over Jobs

Former MP Charles Santiago has backed a minister's proposal to penalize businesses for refusing to hire…

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wage

2024 Wage Hikes Predicted To Be 5%, Down From 5.6pc In 2023

According to a WTW compensation poll, this year's average salary increases for executives, managers, professionals, and…

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Thailand visited by Malaysian tourists the most in 2023

Thailand visited by Malaysian tourists the most in 2023

At the top of the list of international tourists to Thailand in 2023, Malaysians accounted for…

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Malaysia has the highest mobile device usage in Asia

Malaysia has the highest mobile device usage in Asia

According to a Telenor Asia Digital Lives Decoded 2023 poll, Malaysia has the highest mobile device…

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wage

Malaysian Female Employees Report A Wider Wage Gap

The salary disparity that exists between Malaysian working women and their male colleagues is growing.

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policies

Malaysia’s New HR Minister Unveils Policies

In an action that was decisive within his first week in office, Malaysia's newly appointed Human…

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volunteer

DHL Promotes Global Volunteer Day For Staff

Global Volunteer Day (GVD) is being observed for the fifteenth year by DHL Group, encouraging its…

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Gen AI

Malaysia Supports Gen AI Despite Worries About A Skills Gap

Malaysian workplaces are preparing for a future driven by flexible work schedules and generative artificial intelligence…

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Pay gap: Women get RM67 for every RM100 men earn

Pay gap: Women get RM67 for every RM100 men earn

Women are paid roughly one-third less than men. They are facing a huge pay gap while…

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talent

Malaysia Launches Plan Study To Solve Labour Talent Shortages

The newly released Sector-Focused Industry-Academia Collaboration (IAC) Workshop report by Talent Corporation Malaysia (TalentCorp) focuses on…

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Ex-MP Claims That Many Labour Unions May Aid In Pay Negotiations.

According to Charles Santiago, a former member of parliament for Klang, the new Trade Unions Act…

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