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• 5 reasons why employees leave their jobs: 2026 workforce insights

• Faces of HR: Why Standard Chartered's Zahina Bibi strives for progress over perfection in the age of rapid transformation

• New Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link Bill 2026 sets legal safeguards for officers, data, and cross-border operations

• Full list of Thailand's 2026 public holidays

• Ramadan 2026: Revised operating hours at MYXpats Centre, JPA4U, PERKESO, JIM

Built for speed, designed for scale: 6 gig workforce management leaders in Singapore and Malaysia 2025

• 20 February 2026
• • Sarah Gideon

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  Plan ahead: Public holidays across APAC in 2026

  • 20 February 2026
  • Umairah Nasir

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  Philippines public holidays 2026: Full list of regular and special non-working days

  • 20 February 2026
  • Umairah Nasir

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  Australia public holidays 2026

  • 20 February 2026
  • Sarah Gideon

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  List of public holidays in India for 2026

  • 20 February 2026
  • Sarah Gideon

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  Public holidays in Vietnam 2026: 11 official days to note

  • 20 February 2026
  • Sarah Gideon

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  Indonesia’s public holidays and collective leave days in 2026

  • 20 February 2026
  • Umairah Nasir

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  Suite Talk: Talking love, legacy, and wines with the duo leading homegrown brand Straits Wine

  • 20 February 2026
  • Aditi Sharma Kalra

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HRadiO: Progressive employment in action – Turning fair practices into sustainable competitive advantage

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  A strategic guide to anticipating and preventing common workplace grievances

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  Building workplace culture and belonging: 5 practical steps for managers

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  Behind the Win: How AIA is redefining employee wellbeing and retirement protection in Hong Kong

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  Behind the Win: BIPO’s innovative HR solutions are designed for global scalability and local adaptation

Faces of HR: Why Standard Chartered's Zahina Bibi strives for progress over perfection in the age of rapid transformation

• 19 February 2026
• • Sarah Gideon

Budget 2026 wishlist: Why unlocking Singapore’s latent workforce must be the next manpower priority

• 11 February 2026
• • Umairah Nasir

Singapore Budget 2026: HR and business leaders share their manpower wishlist

• 10 February 2026
• • Umairah Nasir

HRadiO: Progressive employment in action – Turning fair practices into sustainable competitive advantage

• 09 February 2026
• • Umairah Nasir

New Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link Bill 2026 sets legal safeguards for officers, data, and cross-border operations

• 19 February 2026
• • Umairah Nasir

Ramadan 2026: Revised operating hours at MYXpats Centre, JPA4U, PERKESO, JIM

• 19 February 2026
• • Umairah Nasir

CPF to roll out new low-cost lifecycle investment scheme in 2028

• 13 February 2026
• • Umairah Nasir

Malaysia’s population growth slows to 0.6% in Q4 2025

• 13 February 2026
• • Umairah Nasir

Government agencies in Malaysia now required to review all regulatory instruments under their respective jurisdictions every 3 years

• 13 February 2026
• • Sarah Gideon

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  Singapore's community care staff to receive an estimated 7% pay increase under updated salary guidelines this year

  MOH will raise the total annual pay for around 23,000 community care staff by about 7% or more, with additional support for CCOs and long-term care services.

  • Recruitment
  • Employee engagement
  • HR Life
  • Rewards
  • Talent Management
  • 19 February 2026
  • • Umairah Nasir

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  The LEGO Group expands regional headquarters in Singapore to strengthen talent and collaboration across APAC

  With over 500 employees in Singapore, the HQ is home to critical functions such as business service operations, the Creative Play Lab, the LEGO Agency, engineering & quality, commercial strategy, and more.

  • HR trends
  • Talent Management
  • Diversity & inclusion
  • Employee engagement
  • Recruitment
  • 16 February 2026
  • • Sarah Gideon

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  Best expense claims management platforms: Singapore and Malaysia’s top performers in 2025

  Recognising platforms that make expense claims faster, clearer, and more compliant for organisations across Singapore and Malaysia.

  • HR trends
  • Event News
  • HR Tech
  • Talent Management
  • Performance
  • 16 February 2026
  • • Umairah Nasir

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  Ramadan Mubarak: Wishing you a peaceful and meaningful month

  As Muslims around the world observe Ramadan, we at Human Resources Online wish you a peaceful and meaningful month filled with reflection and renewal.

  • China
  • Diversity & inclusion
  • Employee engagement
  • India
  • HR Life
  • 16 February 2026
  • • Umairah Nasir

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  2025’s top employee feedback and recognition platforms [Singapore edition]

  These platforms have been recognised for helping organisations track, improve, and sustain employee engagement through tailored software solutions, delivering measurable outcomes for the workforce in 2025.

  • Health & wellness
  • Employee engagement
  • Rewards & recognition
  • Talent Management
  • Event News
  • 16 February 2026
  • • Sarah Gideon

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  Quick reads: Leadership insights to bookmark this festive season

  As Lunar New Year celebrations and Ramadan preparations begin, this season looks different for everyone. Here are four HRO interviews to read during the break or save for later.

  • Diversity & inclusion
  • HR Life
  • Employee engagement
  • 16 February 2026
  • • Umairah Nasir

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  When Chinese New Year meets Ramadan: How to celebrate mindfully at work

  As Lunar New Year festivities unfold alongside Ramadan, HRO shares practical ways organisations can celebrate vibrantly – while making the season more comfortable and respectful for fasting colleagues.

  • Talent Management
  • HR trends
  • Leadership
  • Diversity & inclusion
  • 16 February 2026
  • • Priya Sunil

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  Gallop into prosperity this Lunar New Year! Greetings from the HRO team

  Human Resources Online wishes all our readers a year brimming with energy, inspiration, and success as we welcome the dynamic Year of the Fire Horse.

  • Vietnam
  • ANZ
  • Taiwan
  • South Korea
  • India
  • 15 February 2026
  • • Tracy Chan

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  CPF to roll out new low-cost lifecycle investment scheme in 2028

  From 2028, CPF members who prefer not to actively manage their investments can opt for a simplified life-cycle product that automatically reduces risk as they approach retirement.

  • Statutory updates
  • Rewards
  • Compensation & benefits
  • Legal
  • National guidelines
  • 13 February 2026
  • • Umairah Nasir

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  Malaysian ringgit's NEER appreciated by 3.8% against major trading partners in Q4 2025

  For 2025 as a whole, the ringgit appreciated by 10.2% against the US dollar while the ringgit’s NEER appreciation was at 6.3%.

  • Statutory updates
  • Talent Management
  • Performance
  • HR trends
  • 13 February 2026
  • • Sarah Gideon

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  Singapore's 24-hour PSI readings remain in the ‘Good’ to ‘Moderate’ range despite hazy conditions: Minister Grace Fu

  The Minister for Sustainability and the Environment added that should the haze situation worsen, the Haze Task Force will implement various measures to safeguard public health, including minimising outdoor activities and ensuring sufficient supply of N95 masks.

  • Talent Management
  • Health & wellness
  • National guidelines
  • 13 February 2026
  • • Sarah Gideon

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  Best employee engagement software: Singapore and Malaysia’s top picks

  Rewardz, Fermion, and more have earned recognition for their tools that deliver actionable insights and tailored solutions, helping organisations measure and improve employee engagement.

  • Employee engagement
  • HR trends
  • Talent Management
  • HR Tech
  • Event News
  • 13 February 2026
  • • Umairah Nasir

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  Malaysia’s population growth slows to 0.6% in Q4 2025

  Live births declined 5.4% to 99,353 births, compared to 105,027 in in the previous year.

  • HR trends
  • Statutory updates
  • Legal
  • Performance
  • HR Life
  • 13 February 2026
  • • Umairah Nasir

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  Share the love at work: Celebrate Valentine’s Day the friendship way

  During this season of love, take time out to strengthen workplace bonds and nurture a caring, positive atmosphere. Here are some fun, simple ways to celebrate with colleagues.

  • Taiwan
  • Japan
  • HR Life
  • South Korea
  • Employee engagement
  • 13 February 2026
  • • Tracy Chan

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  Government agencies in Malaysia now required to review all regulatory instruments under their respective jurisdictions every 3 years

  The move aims to ensure that circulars, regulations and guidelines remain relevant to current needs and operating realities.

  • Talent Management
  • Legal
  • Statutory updates
  • National guidelines
  • 13 February 2026
  • • Sarah Gideon

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  AI’s impact on workers and organisations depends more on business activities and job roles than firm size: MOM

  In response to a parliamentary on SMEs and AI adoption, Singapore's Manpower Ministry added that for businesses displaced by technology, the Government will work with employers to facilitate transitions into new roles through reskilling and workforce transformation initiatives.

  • Digital transformation
  • HR trends
  • Legal
  • National guidelines
  • Business transformation
  • 13 February 2026
  • • Sarah Gideon

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  Hot honey to dragon fruit: Tastes to keep (and test) in your pantry in 2026

  Flavour time travel is here: Lemon, strawberry and vanilla still rule as top favourites, hot honey and matcha are rising fast, while blood orange and passionfruit are waiting in the wings.

  • Health & wellness
  • HR Life
  • Rewards & recognition
  • 13 February 2026
  • • Priya Sunil

• Built for speed, designed for scale: 6 gig workforce management leaders in Singapore and Malaysia 2025

• Faces of HR: Why Standard Chartered's Zahina Bibi strives for progress over perfection in the age of rapid transformation

• Best expense claims management platforms: Singapore and Malaysia’s top performers in 2025

• 2025’s top employee feedback and recognition platforms [Singapore edition]

• Best employee engagement software: Singapore and Malaysia’s top picks

• Budget 2026 wishlist: Why unlocking Singapore’s latent workforce must be the next manpower priority

• Singapore Budget 2026: HR and business leaders share their manpower wishlist

• Mission possible: How tech-powered team building turns pressure into innovation

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  HRadiO: Progressive employment in action – Turning fair practices into sustainable competitive advantage

• Snapshot: More leaders expected to take on the dual responsibility of people and tech portfolios, says Naomi Shen

• Office-first, but can employees still ask for flexibility?

• Suite Talk: DHL Express' Andy Chiang on the value of financial rigour in making informed strategic decisions

• Well Within: The Legian Seminyak, Bali's Padmayoni Luhari believes that mental health is everyone's responsibility, not just HR's

• Q&A: Group CPO Derek Wu shares the recipe to take ‘Tam Jai Taste’ to the world

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