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At least 100 migrant workers in Singapore report unpaid wages at two firms; MWC responds
👉 https://tinyurl.com/MWC-responds-to-unpaid-wages
Lazada to undertake workforce reduction across Southeast Asia amid organisational review
👉https://tinyurl.com/Lazada-workforce-reduction-SEA
Malaysia and Bangladesh reaffirm partnership on people-to-people connectivity, digital transformation, and more
👉https://tinyurl.com/Malaysia-Bangladesh
At least 100 migrant workers in Singapore report unpaid wages at two firms; MWC responds
👉 https://tinyurl.com/MWC-responds-to-unpaid-wages
Lazada to undertake workforce reduction across Southeast Asia amid organisational review
👉https://tinyurl.com/Lazada-workforce-reduction-SEA
Malaysia and Bangladesh reaffirm partnership on people-to-people connectivity, digital transformation, and more
👉https://tinyurl.com/Malaysia-Bangladesh
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"Red" haze outlook in 2026: Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore told to prepare for severe transboundary haze
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Red-haze-outlook-2026
JIM arrests 30 foreign nationals for immigration offences during Seri Kembangan enforcement operation
👉https://tinyurl.com/JIM-Seri-Kembangan
Why are Singapore’s younger workers less engaged?
👉https://tinyurl.com/Singapore-Workplace-Report
"Red" haze outlook in 2026: Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore told to prepare for severe transboundary haze
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Red-haze-outlook-2026
JIM arrests 30 foreign nationals for immigration offences during Seri Kembangan enforcement operation
👉https://tinyurl.com/JIM-Seri-Kembangan
Why are Singapore’s younger workers less engaged?
👉https://tinyurl.com/Singapore-Workplace-Report
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Leadership as a daily choice: Merck’s Khadija Ben Hammada on building global teams, local trust, and future-ready talent
👉https://tinyurl.com/Khadija-Ben-Hammada
Workplace culture and mental health are driving lawyers out of Singapore's legal profession, study finds
👉https://tinyurl.com/workplace-culture-lawyers
New stat board being established on 1 July for the SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and Workforce Singapore (WSG) merger
👉https://tinyurl.com/SWDA-SSG-WSG-merger
Leadership as a daily choice: Merck’s Khadija Ben Hammada on building global teams, local trust, and future-ready talent
👉https://tinyurl.com/Khadija-Ben-Hammada
Workplace culture and mental health are driving lawyers out of Singapore's legal profession, study finds
👉https://tinyurl.com/workplace-culture-lawyers
New stat board being established on 1 July for the SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and Workforce Singapore (WSG) merger
👉https://tinyurl.com/SWDA-SSG-WSG-merger
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"Heavy" to "very heavy" rain expected in Thailand from 29 June to 3 July 2026
👉https://tinyurl.com/heavy-rain-expected-in-TH
China to further upgrade departure tax refund policy from 1 July 2026
👉https://tinyurl.com/departure-tax-refund-China
CPTPP ministers to advance expansion talks, launch Customs Working Group and deepen ASEAN-EU trade dialogues
👉https://tinyurl.com/CPTPP-ministers
"Heavy" to "very heavy" rain expected in Thailand from 29 June to 3 July 2026
👉https://tinyurl.com/heavy-rain-expected-in-TH
China to further upgrade departure tax refund policy from 1 July 2026
👉https://tinyurl.com/departure-tax-refund-China
CPTPP ministers to advance expansion talks, launch Customs Working Group and deepen ASEAN-EU trade dialogues
👉https://tinyurl.com/CPTPP-ministers
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Beyond the policy: How to spot and protect employees from sexual misconduct at work
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Beyond-the-policy
Eligible Singaporean HDB households to receive double GSTV – U-Save and S&CC rebates in July 2026
👉 https://tinyurl.com/U-Save-and-S-and-CC-rebates
Malaysia introduces new passport with 94 security features and 10-year validity option, effective 1 July 2026
👉 https://tinyurl.com/MY-passport-security-features
Beyond the policy: How to spot and protect employees from sexual misconduct at work
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Beyond-the-policy
Eligible Singaporean HDB households to receive double GSTV – U-Save and S&CC rebates in July 2026
👉 https://tinyurl.com/U-Save-and-S-and-CC-rebates
Malaysia introduces new passport with 94 security features and 10-year validity option, effective 1 July 2026
👉 https://tinyurl.com/MY-passport-security-features
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MOM moves displaced migrant workers to temporary lodging, ramps up job-matching following alleged unpaid wages case
👉 https://tinyurl.com/MOM-displaced-migrant-workers
China to further upgrade departure tax refund policy from 1 July 2026
👉 https://tinyurl.com/China-departure-tax-refund
SOCSO revised contribution rates for June-July 2026 not yet reflected in e-Payroll, as system undergoes enhancements
👉 https://tinyurl.com/SOCSO-contribution-rates
MOM moves displaced migrant workers to temporary lodging, ramps up job-matching following alleged unpaid wages case
👉 https://tinyurl.com/MOM-displaced-migrant-workers
China to further upgrade departure tax refund policy from 1 July 2026
👉 https://tinyurl.com/China-departure-tax-refund
SOCSO revised contribution rates for June-July 2026 not yet reflected in e-Payroll, as system undergoes enhancements
👉 https://tinyurl.com/SOCSO-contribution-rates
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At the helm: Verena Siow is SAP's new President for Asia Pacific
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Verena-Siow-SAP-new-President
Toxic workplaces still affect nearly 7 in 10 workers as leadership trust remains a challenge: Survey
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Leadership-trust-a-challenge
AI adoption is rising but only 23% of organisations surveyed say their workforce is fully ready
👉 https://tinyurl.com/AI-adoption-in-the-workforce
At the helm: Verena Siow is SAP's new President for Asia Pacific
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Verena-Siow-SAP-new-President
Toxic workplaces still affect nearly 7 in 10 workers as leadership trust remains a challenge: Survey
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Leadership-trust-a-challenge
AI adoption is rising but only 23% of organisations surveyed say their workforce is fully ready
👉 https://tinyurl.com/AI-adoption-in-the-workforce
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77% of Hong Kong employees who ask for a pay rise succeed: Survey
👉 https://tinyurl.com/HK-pay-rise-succeed
77% of Hong Kong employees who ask for a pay rise succeed: Survey
👉 https://tinyurl.com/HK-pay-rise-succeed
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AI adoption is rising but only 23% of organisations surveyed say their workforce is fully ready
👉 https://tinyurl.com/AI-adoption-is-rising
AI adoption is rising but only 23% of organisations surveyed say their workforce is fully ready
👉 https://tinyurl.com/AI-adoption-is-rising
BREAKING NEWS: XBOX enters biggest restructure in its history as Microsoft cuts 4,800 roles
Microsoft says it will eliminate around 2.1% of its global workforce, with XBOX set to cut approximately 3,200 roles through FY27, transfer several studios to new management, and overhaul its operating model in a bid to restore growth.
👉https://tinyurl.com/XBOX-restructuring
Microsoft says it will eliminate around 2.1% of its global workforce, with XBOX set to cut approximately 3,200 roles through FY27, transfer several studios to new management, and overhaul its operating model in a bid to restore growth.
👉https://tinyurl.com/XBOX-restructuring
Good evening! Top HR news today:
Directors can be held accountable for unpaid salaries across multiple companies, MOM clarifies
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Unpaid-salaries-in-companies
Malaysia makes LINDUNG 24/7 protection scheme voluntary for local workers, but mandatory for foreign workers
👉 https://tinyurl.com/LINDUNG-24hr-protection-scheme
Communication, teamwork, and empathy top employers' hiring priorities
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Employers-hiring-priorities
Directors can be held accountable for unpaid salaries across multiple companies, MOM clarifies
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Unpaid-salaries-in-companies
Malaysia makes LINDUNG 24/7 protection scheme voluntary for local workers, but mandatory for foreign workers
👉 https://tinyurl.com/LINDUNG-24hr-protection-scheme
Communication, teamwork, and empathy top employers' hiring priorities
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Employers-hiring-priorities
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Is this the end of credential-based hiring? Why discernment may be a key skill of the future
👉 https://tinyurl.com/End-of-credential-based-hiring
Is this the end of credential-based hiring? Why discernment may be a key skill of the future
👉 https://tinyurl.com/End-of-credential-based-hiring
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Preparing for the Workplace Fairness Act: Assessing your organisation’s readiness
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Organisation-readiness
Preparing for the Workplace Fairness Act: Assessing your organisation’s readiness
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Organisation-readiness
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Bristol Myers Squibb deepens Singapore roots with new Pan Asia Hub focused on talent and regional growth
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Bristol-Myers-Squibb-PAC-hub
Employment in Malaysia rises to 16.82mn in May 2026 as labour market remains resilient
👉 https://tinyurl.com/MY-employment-in-May-2026
Malaysia employers urged to support EPF withdrawals for non-Malaysian employees
👉 https://tinyurl.com/MY-EPF-withdrawals
Bristol Myers Squibb deepens Singapore roots with new Pan Asia Hub focused on talent and regional growth
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Bristol-Myers-Squibb-PAC-hub
Employment in Malaysia rises to 16.82mn in May 2026 as labour market remains resilient
👉 https://tinyurl.com/MY-employment-in-May-2026
Malaysia employers urged to support EPF withdrawals for non-Malaysian employees
👉 https://tinyurl.com/MY-EPF-withdrawals
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Thailand weather warning: Strong winds, rough seas and heavy rain expected in July
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Thailand-weather-warning
New study finds Singapore has ASEAN’s highest share of workers exposed to GenAI, with 42.2% of total employment affected
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Workers-exposed-to-GenAI
At the helm: ENGIE appoints Jacques Boonen as Country Manager for Southeast Asia
👉 https://tinyurl.com/ENGIE-leadership-transition
Thailand weather warning: Strong winds, rough seas and heavy rain expected in July
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Thailand-weather-warning
New study finds Singapore has ASEAN’s highest share of workers exposed to GenAI, with 42.2% of total employment affected
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Workers-exposed-to-GenAI
At the helm: ENGIE appoints Jacques Boonen as Country Manager for Southeast Asia
👉 https://tinyurl.com/ENGIE-leadership-transition
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Eligible families in Singapore can now access $500 in Child LifeSG Credits: What you need to know
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Child-LifeSG-Credits
AI-fuelled manufacturing leads Singapore's 5.7% GDP growth in Q2 2026
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Singapore-GDP-Q2-2026
Malaysia seeks to strengthen social protection system as it prepares for aged nation status
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Malaysia-aged-nation-status
Eligible families in Singapore can now access $500 in Child LifeSG Credits: What you need to know
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Child-LifeSG-Credits
AI-fuelled manufacturing leads Singapore's 5.7% GDP growth in Q2 2026
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Singapore-GDP-Q2-2026
Malaysia seeks to strengthen social protection system as it prepares for aged nation status
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Malaysia-aged-nation-status
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School terms and holidays for 2027 in Singapore
👉 https://tinyurl.com/2027-school-terms-and-holidays
Japan tops Asia Pacific travellers' wish lists as more plan with flexibility in mind
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Japan-travellers-wish-lists
Singapore’s pest management sector set for clearer wage and career pathways under new PWM
👉 https://tinyurl.com/SG-pest-management-sector
School terms and holidays for 2027 in Singapore
👉 https://tinyurl.com/2027-school-terms-and-holidays
Japan tops Asia Pacific travellers' wish lists as more plan with flexibility in mind
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Japan-travellers-wish-lists
Singapore’s pest management sector set for clearer wage and career pathways under new PWM
👉 https://tinyurl.com/SG-pest-management-sector
BREAKING NEWS: GovTech to cut 93 roles as workforce restructuring shifts agency towards in-house digital products
93 GovTech roles will be made redundant in the near term as the agency transitions to a new operating model that will gradually reduce traditional project and vendor management roles.
Announced on 15 July 2026, the restructuring is expected to affect around 7 to 9% of roles across the agency.
According to GovTech, the changes are part of a broader shift towards continuous product ownership, allowing the agency to build, operate, and improve government digital services in-house while continuing to work with industry partners where specialised expertise is needed.
👉 https://tinyurl.com/GovTech-to-cut-93-roles
93 GovTech roles will be made redundant in the near term as the agency transitions to a new operating model that will gradually reduce traditional project and vendor management roles.
Announced on 15 July 2026, the restructuring is expected to affect around 7 to 9% of roles across the agency.
According to GovTech, the changes are part of a broader shift towards continuous product ownership, allowing the agency to build, operate, and improve government digital services in-house while continuing to work with industry partners where specialised expertise is needed.
👉 https://tinyurl.com/GovTech-to-cut-93-roles
Good morning! Top HR news today:
Singaporeans may be able to receive free access to certain premium AI tools via eligible training programmes
👉 https://tinyurl.com/SG-free-premium-AI-tools
MOM takes enforcement action after fatal Choa Chu Kang Waterworks workplace incident
👉 https://tinyurl.com/CCK-Waterworks-incident
Sabah to work with MOF on improving targeted diesel subsidy implementation
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Sabah-diesel-subsidy
Singaporeans may be able to receive free access to certain premium AI tools via eligible training programmes
👉 https://tinyurl.com/SG-free-premium-AI-tools
MOM takes enforcement action after fatal Choa Chu Kang Waterworks workplace incident
👉 https://tinyurl.com/CCK-Waterworks-incident
Sabah to work with MOF on improving targeted diesel subsidy implementation
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Sabah-diesel-subsidy
Happy Saturday! Here's your HR read of the day:
Spain or Argentina? Two winning philosophies, one lesson for HR
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Spain-or-Argentina
Spain or Argentina? Two winning philosophies, one lesson for HR
👉 https://tinyurl.com/Spain-or-Argentina