Arina Sofiah

In terms of wages, the median monthly wages for Malaysian formal employees saw a 5.6% increase in June 2024 compared to the same month in the previous year.

Total employment saw an increase of 24,100 in Q3, more than doubling the growth of 11,300 in the previous quarter.

For example, open plan layouts can take away employees' sense of privacy, potentially creating feelings of vulnerability and discomfort.

Striking a balance between the needs of various generations while keeping benefits cost-effective can be tricky. Here are some ideas for your 2025 employee benefits planning.

He pointed out the recent growth in investments in Selangor, Johor, and Kulim Hi-Tech, with more data centres and focus on AI being implemented in Malaysia.

As of 30 September 2024, around 88% of foreign workers are registered with PERKESO, while only 59% of foreign domestic workers are enrolled.

This system eliminates the need for long queues and waiting times, and can be accessed from home from 6.20am to 3.00pm daily.

More specifically, this is for those aged 25 to 64 in the cleaning, security, and landscape sectors.

From the perspective of an L&D professional, this area of integration between what different generations prioritise, is the most efficient route to target, Gautam Duggal, Director Global Talent Management & Learning, Mastercard, affirms.

Organisations should not have a status quo learning agenda; it is important to know at which juncture you are, and how it is maturing or progressing, we learn from Zubair Raffiq, Talent & Culture Director, Coca-Cola Beverages, Singapore, Malaysia & Brunei. Arina Sofiah reports.