SDSAS! Panic! At The HR Department!

SDSAS stands for Stamp Duty Self-Assessment System. LHDN has been sending reminder emails that under SDSAS, all stampable instruments must be self-assessed and stamped within 30 days from the date of execution, including employment contract, failing which stamp duty penalties may apply. Following this, many businesses conducted self-audits and discovered not only that employment contracts … Read more

EPF Contributions for Migrant Workers

I’m here to lay it down for you. Because, when things change, you want to hear it from someone who doesn’t mince words. This shift strenghtens fairness and stability. If you’re a migrant worker or an expatriate with a valid work pass, here’s what’s worth paying attention to. xoxoxo #EPFMalaysia #MigrantWorkers #HRMatters #AuntyHR #BebelBimbo View … Read more

AuntyHR & MBA Gang Christmas Party is a Wrap!

As predicted, I cried.But this time was different from my first Meet & Greet. These were tears of gratitude and joy.For the community that showed up.For the conversations that mattered.For reminding me that this journey was never meant to be done alone. Thank you, everybody, for making this career transition journey of mine so meaningful. … Read more

It’s Show Day!

The MBA Gang has been with me through the toughest time of my life. So were Dr. Eric and JMok. So yes! I’m ecstatic this party is finally happening. Let’s f gooooooo! xoxoxo

POV: Ghost Promotions

We always hear about ghosting…Girls & boys ghosting after that one date. 💔Recruiters ghosting after that second interview. 💔 But have you heard of Ghost Promotions? That’s when your boss says, “We have big plans for you! You are next in line, just wait a little longer.” N!amah, that “a little longer” turns into two … Read more

#HariKhamis: Bangun Pagi-pagi

Bangun pagi-pagi pergi gosok gigi,Senyum di cermin, tarik nafas sekali,Hari ini mungkin tak jadi seperti dinanti,Kena pergi kerja juga dengan niat yang murni. Bangun pagi-pagi pakai baju rapi,Langkah perlahan, jangan ke tepi,Rezeki tak lari kalau kita usaha sendiri,Sikit-sikit, lama-lama bukit jadi. Bangun pagi-pagi jangan lupa diri,Kerja untuk hidup, bukan hidup untuk mati,Kalau penat, rehat. Kalau … Read more

POV: Experience Inflation

Since we’ve already talked about salary distortion and title inflation, let’s now discuss another classic that irks people – Experience Inflation. Experience inflation refers to the practice of employers setting disproportionately high experience requirements for roles that are junior or mid-level in nature. It creates a mismatch between job expectations, responsibilities, and compensation, leading to … Read more

POV: Quiet Firing

Quiet quitting. Quiet quitting.But what about quiet firing, eh? It’s not really a formal termination, but we all know it’s a slow-burn sabotage. You’re excluded from important meetings, your key projects are reassigned and yet, you’re drowning in unproductive work that’s piling up. It’s like you hear your boss thinking, “Let’s make their life so … Read more

POV: Glass Ceilings

Saturday night, I had the privilege of attending Douglas Lim’s Gala Screening for his new one-hour YouTube Special, aptly titled “Made in Malaysia”, his first full special available for the public for free. In his special, he said something that struck me profoundly when describing his own glass ceiling. He said, “I’m not young, I’m … Read more

POV: Leadership Energy

Last week at the HR Asia Awards, I had the pleasure of meeting Dato’ Lock, a Manager Partner at Baker Tilly. You know how some leaders look intimidating from afar?But the moment you speak to them, you realise, “Eh? This one is different…” I watched him go round the table, introducing himself to everyone.Throughout the … Read more

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