#TheAspiredCXO

This Friday, 9 May 2025, I’m inviting you to join me and Dr. Eric Siew on Zoom for a special focus group session. We’re working on a new project together, a career workbook called STUCK, designed to help people to untangle their career journeys. Both of us have pivoted our careers in very different ways, … Read more

Many have come to clarify with me, “Aunty, people tell me if my salary is above RM5K, I cannot go to JTK, need to hire lawyer. Is it true?” No, no, no, no, no… well, not anymore, anyway.Begitu cerita dia. JTK (Jabatan Tenaga Kerja) or Department of Labour in Malaysia, serves as the enforcement body … Read more

We’re HR, not magicians or miracle workers. But I get why you’re so confused. 😅

Yes, the amendments to the Sabah & Sarawak Labour Ordinances are now officially in effect starting 1 May 2025, bringing them in line with the Employment Act 1955, which governs labour laws in Semenanjung Malaysia & WP Labuan. I know many are curious (and kan cheong) about what had changed, like the reduction of weekly … Read more

EWA is a financial solution that allows employees to access a portion of their earned salary before the official payday. The objective is to offer assistance to employees manage cash flows, avoid high-interest loans, and reduce financial stress. While this concept is still relatively new in the SEA workplace landscape, it’s starting to spark important … Read more

Hari Pekerja ramai bercuti,Tapi bukan Aunty… Bersama yang lain tetap berdiri, Mak pon kena kerja hari ini… tanpa OT! 😅 Hari cuti bekerja, tidur tak cukup,Tugas menanti, tak boleh bertangguh,Syukur masih ada rezeki untuk hidup,Ramai di luar sana masih sedang mengeluh. Yang sedang mencari, jangan berputus asa,Rezeki lambat bukan bermakna tidak ada,Usaha dan doa biar … Read more

Let me tell you the truth. And the truth isn’t always sweet. Plus, I memang mulut laser by nature. If you’ve been applying and applying for jobs but still getting zero interview calls… Sorry to say, maybe the real problem is your resume. Yes, I said it. Your resume is buruk. What’s worse, here in … Read more

A follower once shared her dugaan with me. Her payday falls at the end of the month. One year, just before Chinese New Year, she realised she didn’t have enough money to buy CNY goodies for her family. So, she had to wait till payday and by the time she received her salary, most of … Read more

Many have asked me, “I have not received a salary slip. Is HR required to give it, or is it only by request?” First, if you have to request your payslip every month, I have to say, that HR of yours is really questionable. 🫣 In Malaysia, employers are legally required to issue itemised payslips … Read more

😊 Trusts me to get the work done without breathing down my neck. 😄 Takes responsibility when things go wrong. 🤗 Shields the team from management chaos so we can focus on doing good work. 🥳 Cancels unnecessary meetings. 😏 Leads by example, not just by emails. 🤭 Gives me the credit before taking it … Read more