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Selangor has declared 26 Oct 2026 a replacement holiday for the Sultan’s Silver Jubilee. HR should confirm policy to avoid payroll confusion.
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Selangor declares 1 Sept 2026 a special holiday. HR must check policies: compulsory if observing all gazetted holidays, discretionary otherwise.
HRD Corp mandates Negaraku & Generasi Muda be played before all funded training sessions (Aug–Sept 2026) to foster unity & national identity.
Malaysia’s 45‑hour limit hides bigger risks: HR mistakes in rest day vs off day classification, averaging rosters, and payroll documentation.
An airline pilot’s arrest raises HR questions: dismissal, drug testing, spot checks, salary during detention. Learn employer rights & compliance steps.
Industrial Court (Award No. 741/2026) ruled dismissal unjust after bullying complaints were ignored. Employer ordered to pay RM153,200 compensation.
A fair disciplinary process requires HR to investigate objectively, follow due process, and make defensible decisions that protect trust and consistency.
From 6 July 2026, MOHR controls foreign worker quotas. Applications move to eQuota/FWCMS, phasing out manual submissions.
Johor declares 13 July 2026 a state holiday. HR must review contracts, policies, and payroll arrangements before confirming entitlement.
Industrial Court stresses: termination for poor performance must follow fair management. HR must clarify if it’s poor performance or poor management.
Federal Court affirms directors can also be employees under IRA. Removal as director doesn’t automatically end employment rights.
Learn how to manage underperformance fairly. From feedback to PIP, ensure employees get a genuine chance to improve before dismissal.
Johor & Negeri Sembilan elections 2026: Employers must allow reasonable time‑off for voting under Section 25 of the Election Offences Act.
Selangor declares 1 Sept 2026 a special holiday. HR must check policies: compulsory if observing all gazetted holidays, discretionary otherwise.
HRD Corp mandates Negaraku & Generasi Muda be played before all funded training sessions (Aug–Sept 2026) to foster unity & national identity.
Malaysia’s 45‑hour limit hides bigger risks: HR mistakes in rest day vs off day classification, averaging rosters, and payroll documentation.
An airline pilot’s arrest raises HR questions: dismissal, drug testing, spot checks, salary during detention. Learn employer rights & compliance steps.
Industrial Court (Award No. 741/2026) ruled dismissal unjust after bullying complaints were ignored. Employer ordered to pay RM153,200 compensation.
A fair disciplinary process requires HR to investigate objectively, follow due process, and make defensible decisions that protect trust and consistency.
From 6 July 2026, MOHR controls foreign worker quotas. Applications move to eQuota/FWCMS, phasing out manual submissions.
Johor declares 13 July 2026 a state holiday. HR must review contracts, policies, and payroll arrangements before confirming entitlement.
Industrial Court stresses: termination for poor performance must follow fair management. HR must clarify if it’s poor performance or poor management.
Federal Court affirms directors can also be employees under IRA. Removal as director doesn’t automatically end employment rights.
Learn how to manage underperformance fairly. From feedback to PIP, ensure employees get a genuine chance to improve before dismissal.
Johor & Negeri Sembilan elections 2026: Employers must allow reasonable time‑off for voting under Section 25 of the Election Offences Act.
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