The Minimum Wage Debacle: Beyond Making Ends Meet
On Friday, 19 March 2022, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob made an announcement that would see the minimum wage being raised to RM1,500 per month, from the current RM1,200. It brought about a mixture of reactions from both employers and employees – from concerns to applause. Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) however […]
Transitioning Safely to the Endemic Phase
Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced on 8 March 2022 that Malaysia would enter the endemic phase of COVID-19 from April 1. “Endemic” status does not mean zero risk, but this will definitely see the easing of restrictions in the country. Businesses will finally be allowed to operate without time restrictions, and the country’s borders […]
How do you ensure that you have the right people in the right job at the right moment?
The COVID-19 pandemic might have seen many organisations caught flat-footed and unprepared to face the challenges at first, but many have since adapted, either by adopting digital measures, changing of mindsets, creating contingency plans, or a combination of those. Either way, it seems like most can agree that future-proofing is the way forward. This is […]
A Step in the Right Direction
The effects of economic growth on developing countries are immense – it transforms societies, boosts incomes, and enables citizens to thrive. But as stated in an article by the World Bank in 2018 – growth alone is not enough, especially as we work on reversing the damage brought upon by the pandemic. Paired with good […]