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[Malaysia] Pilot phase of 1:3 internship policy extended [Malaysia] Pilot phase of 1:3 internship policy extended

The policy was introduced in January 2025 under the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA).   
29 Jan 2026

[Malaysia] New expat employment policy prompts wage expectation concerns [Malaysia] New expat employment policy prompts wage expectation concerns

HR experts warned that this might be an outcome of the change, as employers continue to peg salaries to productivity...
21 Jan 2026

[Malaysia] New expatriate salary framework coming into effect June 1 [Malaysia] New expatriate salary framework coming into effect June 1

From June 1, 2026, the new framework restructures salary rates for Category I, II and III Employment Pass holders and...
15 Jan 2026

[Papua New Guinea] Minimum wage increase now in effect [Papua New Guinea] Minimum wage increase now in effect

The minimum wage rate rises are the first adjustment since 2016. They come after a comprehensive nationwide review.
12 Jan 2026

[Australia] Equifax removes exclusivity in key contract with payroll and super data holder [Australia] Equifax removes exclusivity in key contract with payroll and super data holder

Payroll and superannuation data are used to provide automated income verification services nationwide, as many lenders transition their income verification...
17 Dec 2025

[APAC] ADP releases Lyric HCM across Australia and New Zealand [APAC] ADP releases Lyric HCM across Australia and New Zealand

The AI-powered platform unites payroll, HR, and people experience in one ecosystem.
17 Dec 2025

[South Korea] Regulation to clarify ambiguity in ‘yellow envelope law’ [South Korea] Regulation to clarify ambiguity in ‘yellow envelope law’

On November 25, the Ministry of Employment and Labor began collecting public opinion on amendments to the enforcement ordinances of...
26 Nov 2025