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Your Handbook Says It: but Can the Company Enforce it?

A handbook isn’t automatically enforceable. Discover how Malaysian employers can prove fairness, consistency, and compliance to survive Industrial Court scrutiny.

Retrenchment Is Not Just a Termination Letter: What Employers Should Learn from recent KESUMA Intervention

Retrenchment in Malaysia now attracts authority attention. Learn HR’s role in compliance, fair selection, and transition support after KESUMA’s intervention.

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Selangor Special Public Holiday – Sultan’s Silver Jubilee

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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HR’s Critical Role in Managing Corruption, Harassment and Data Risk in Malaysia

Understand HR’s critical role in managing corruption, workplace harassment, and PDPA risks in Malaysia. Learn legal exposure and practical compliance steps.

Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2026 – Public Holiday Clarification & Extra Holiday

Malaysia will observe an additional public holiday for Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2026. Understand the expected dates, employer obligations, holiday pay rules, and key considerations under the Employment Act 1955.

Employer Accommodation Charges Increased to RM150 from March 2026

Malaysia increases the maximum rental for employer-provided accommodation to RM150 effective 1 March 2026. Learn employer obligations under Act 446 and wage deduction rules.

Manager Abusing & Threatening Foreign Workers: Grounds for Dismissal?

Industrial Court upholds dismissal of a manager who abused and threatened foreign workers. Learn how misconduct, workplace violence, and trust breach justify termination.

Prioritising Local Talent: The Revised Expatriate Salary and Employment Pass (EP) Policy

Malaysia revises Employment Pass rules effective 1 June 2026. Learn new salary thresholds, succession plan requirements, maximum durations, and how employers should prepare.

Common Mistakes Employers Make When Managing Misconduct.

Employers often lose misconduct cases due to poor process, not weak evidence. Learn common disciplinary mistakes and how Malaysian Industrial Courts assess fairness and due inquiry.

Public Holiday Guidance 2026: Thaipusam & Federal Territory Day on the Same Date

In 2026, Thaipusam and Federal Territory Day fall on the same day. Learn how employers should treat replacement holidays, pay entitlements, and compliance requirements.

Future-Proofing Your Workforce: 
Key Updates Employees Needs to Know This Year

Key EPF and SOCSO updates for 2026 covering retirement savings, gig workers, 24-hour protection, and enhanced social security measures employers must communicate to employees.

Dismissing Probationary Employees for Poor Performance: What Employers Must Prove

A Malaysian Industrial Court case explains why probationary employees cannot be dismissed for poor performance without warnings, documentation, and a fair opportunity to improve.

Public Holidays in Malaysia 2026: Compliance Guide for HR & Employers

A practical HR guide to Malaysian public holidays in 2026. Learn rules on rest days, replacements, overlaps, sudden holidays, and payment calculations for full compliance.

Workplace Investigations: Safeguarding Fairness and Credibility

Workplace investigations protect fairness and credibility. Industrial Court cases show that proper inquiry supports dismissal, while rushed or weak processes can invalidate even strong evidence.

Does Expiry of Fixed-Term Contract Amount to a Termination?

Court confirms expiry of a genuine fixed-term contract is not dismissal. Learn what makes it legally valid under Malaysian employment law.

HR’s Critical Role in Managing Corruption, Harassment and Data Risk in Malaysia

Understand HR’s critical role in managing corruption, workplace harassment, and PDPA risks in Malaysia. Learn legal exposure and practical compliance steps.

Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2026 – Public Holiday Clarification & Extra Holiday

Malaysia will observe an additional public holiday for Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2026. Understand the expected dates, employer obligations, holiday pay rules, and key considerations under the Employment Act 1955.

Employer Accommodation Charges Increased to RM150 from March 2026

Malaysia increases the maximum rental for employer-provided accommodation to RM150 effective 1 March 2026. Learn employer obligations under Act 446 and wage deduction rules.

Manager Abusing & Threatening Foreign Workers: Grounds for Dismissal?

Industrial Court upholds dismissal of a manager who abused and threatened foreign workers. Learn how misconduct, workplace violence, and trust breach justify termination.

Prioritising Local Talent: The Revised Expatriate Salary and Employment Pass (EP) Policy

Malaysia revises Employment Pass rules effective 1 June 2026. Learn new salary thresholds, succession plan requirements, maximum durations, and how employers should prepare.

Common Mistakes Employers Make When Managing Misconduct.

Employers often lose misconduct cases due to poor process, not weak evidence. Learn common disciplinary mistakes and how Malaysian Industrial Courts assess fairness and due inquiry.

Public Holiday Guidance 2026: Thaipusam & Federal Territory Day on the Same Date

In 2026, Thaipusam and Federal Territory Day fall on the same day. Learn how employers should treat replacement holidays, pay entitlements, and compliance requirements.

Future-Proofing Your Workforce: 
Key Updates Employees Needs to Know This Year

Key EPF and SOCSO updates for 2026 covering retirement savings, gig workers, 24-hour protection, and enhanced social security measures employers must communicate to employees.

Dismissing Probationary Employees for Poor Performance: What Employers Must Prove

A Malaysian Industrial Court case explains why probationary employees cannot be dismissed for poor performance without warnings, documentation, and a fair opportunity to improve.

Public Holidays in Malaysia 2026: Compliance Guide for HR & Employers

A practical HR guide to Malaysian public holidays in 2026. Learn rules on rest days, replacements, overlaps, sudden holidays, and payment calculations for full compliance.

Workplace Investigations: Safeguarding Fairness and Credibility

Workplace investigations protect fairness and credibility. Industrial Court cases show that proper inquiry supports dismissal, while rushed or weak processes can invalidate even strong evidence.

Does Expiry of Fixed-Term Contract Amount to a Termination?

Court confirms expiry of a genuine fixed-term contract is not dismissal. Learn what makes it legally valid under Malaysian employment law.

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Retrenchment and Restructuring: How to Manage Headcount Without Creating an IR Disaster

Join E2 Workforce Consulting’s free webinar on Sept 17, 2026, with Senior Consultant Dzulfadhli Lamin. Learn lawful retrenchment and restructuring strategies to manage headcount responsibly, avoid Industrial Court disputes, and strengthen workplace compliance.

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PERKESO Claims, Benefits & LINDUNG 24 Jam Explained | BebelHR x Edmund Cheong

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PERKESO Claims, Benefits & LINDUNG 24 Jam Explained | BebelHR x Edmund Cheong

BebelHR x Edmund Cheong (Deputy CEO, PERKESO) explains claims, benefits & LINDUNG 24 Jam — practical insights for HR leaders, employers & employees in Malaysia.

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