Singapore is set to revamp its trade associations and chambers with a three-year roadmap under the Sector Transformation Map, launched by the Singapore Business Federation on January 22.

Specialised training includes being more sensitive in handling workplace grievances.

Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam stressed the importance of the integrity and honesty of MPs.

It started with an anonymous complaint from a member of the public about migrant worker cleaners in their estate giving money to their manager.

Malaysia is grappling with workforce challenges despite a low unemployment rate, Deputy Finance Minister Sim Tze Tzin revealed during a recent press conference. These challenges include mismatches between graduate qualifications and industry needs, high underemployment, and insufficient job opportunities for skilled graduates.

Yeo Hiap Seng (Yeo’s) has announced the layoff of 25 employees directly involved in the manufacturing operations for Swedish oat milk producer Oatly, in addition to 34 Oatly staff impacted by the planned closure of Oatly's Singapore facility.

The Thai cabinet has approved in principle an increase in the number of foreign workers allowed per business to address labour shortages, government spokesman Jirayu Huangsab announced.

Indonesian aquaculture startup eFishery has suspended its CEO, Gibran Huzaifah, and Chief Product Officer, Chrisna Aditya—both co-founders—pending an investigation into alleged financial misconduct.

The case of Dabbs, Matthew Edward v AAM Advisory Pte Ltd [2024] SGHC 26 involved a claim for wrongful dismissal and allegations of the breach of natural justice in respect of a workplace investigation and disciplinary hearing. This update delves into some of the issues which the court considered and discusses some of the things employers should note when dealing with such situations.

The Workplace Fairness Bill was introduced in Parliament on 12 November 2024 and seeks to protect individuals from discrimination establish fair employment practices among other things. This article sets out some of the key provisions of the Bill.

Singapore’s Central Provident Fund system will undergo significant reforms in 2025, aimed at enhancing retirement savings and support for senior citizens and platform workers.

Jakarta Acting Governor Teguh Setyabudi announced a 6.5% increase in the provincial minimum wage (UMP) for 2025, raising it to Rp 5.4 million ($339.6) per month.

Singaporean employers remain cautiously optimistic about hiring in early 2025, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, which analyzed hiring plans across 42 countries, including responses from 525 employers in Singapore across nine sectors.

Online marketplace Carousell announced the termination of 76 employees across its regional offices, including its Singapore branch, on Dec 6, representing 7% of its workforce.

The Child Development Co-Savings (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament last month to amend the Child Development Co-Savings Act 2001 which provide for new and enhanced parental leave schemes among other changes. This update reviews the upcoming changes and how they will be implemented.

The Association of Indonesian Employers (Apindo) has expressed strong opposition to the government’s recently announced 6.5% minimum wage increase for 2025, warning of significant economic repercussions, including business contractions and mass layoffs.

Median- and lower-wage earners in Singapore experienced real income growth in 2024, reversing declines seen in 2023 due to high inflation, according to preliminary findings from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).

The legislation, presented in two phases, focuses on protecting workers from discrimination based on factors such as nationality, age, sex, marital or pregnancy status, caregiving responsibilities, race, religion, disability, and mental health conditions.