PSA: Replacement Leave for Nuzul Al-Quran

This year, Nuzul Al-Quran falls on 7 March 2026 (Saturday) in Malaysia. It is a national public holiday except for Johor, Kedah, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Sabah and Sarawak. Many employees who work a five-day week (Monday to Friday) have been asking: Since the public holiday falls on Saturday, are we entitled to a replacement day? … Read more

POV: From Influencer to Community Accelerator

Three years ago, I left my corporate job. Since then, I’ve experimented with content, workshops, partnerships, and speaking gigs. Somewhere along the way, I realised that while influence is powerful, community is transformational. That’s why this next project matters so much to me. Together with E2 Workforce Consulting, I’ll be co-hosting the E2 IR/HR Conference … Read more

POV: The Witch Hunt

I asked someone today, “Do we want to solve problems, or are we going on a witch hunt?” I genuinely need to know. From my twenty years in corporate, I’ve witnessed this many times. When something goes wrong, organisations tend to switch into one of two modes: 🧯 Problem-Solving Mode:– What happened?– What failed in … Read more

The Next Step: My Inaugural HR Conference

For the past two years, after leaving my corporate job, I’ve been experimenting with a variety of projects across the education and entertainment industries. And now, after two years, I’m ready for my next step in this career transition. In collaboration with E2 Workforce Consulting, I’ll be hosting my inaugural conference, the first E2 HR/IR … Read more

Hari Khamis: Bila Ramadan & CNY Bertemu

Bulan ini kita sambut Ramadan dan Tahun Baru Cina serentak. Pada mulanya, saya kurang faham kenapa media sosial begitu huru-hara dengan gabungan dua perayaan ini… sehinggalah saya mengalaminya sendiri. Open House Tahun Baru Cina Capital A & AirAsia, dalam mesej jemputan tertulis:“In observance of the holy month of Ramadan, meals will be served from 7.15 … Read more

POV: The Ridicule of Mental Health

One morning, my pet turtle went missing from its tank. Ten minutes of searching and I was already imagining the worst. I called my boss and told her I will be late and might need to take EL. She said okay, approved. @}–}—– Another time, I had a near putus cinta argument with my boyfriend. … Read more

POV: Wrong Promotions

“You promoted the wrong person and everyone knows it, including the person you promoted.” I have been on both sides of this equation. The one being promoted, and the one who felt bitter over somebody else’s promotion. From my experience, wrong promotions usually happen when loyalty is valued over competency. The visibility has overpowered the … Read more

Best HR Practices: Ramadan Month in 🇲🇾

🕔 No. 1: Flexible Working Hours This is the most common practice, allowing Muslim employees to leave one hour earlier in exchange for skipping lunch break or starting work earlier. This arrangement must be based on mutual agreement. 🦀 No. 2: Be Mindful with Food EventsAvoid organising birthday celebrations or farewell lunches at midday. If … Read more

POV: Counter-Offers

A comment on IG questioned, “Accepting counter offer got dignity? 😮🫢” It made me ponder for a while. Do you believe in counter-offers? Share with me. xoxoxo https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUTGJm5kn2l/?igsh=bnpubG1wZmp2djBv

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