When Keeping Good People Is Harder Than Finding Them — What That Means for HR in 2026

Malaysia’s Department of Statistics recorded 9.16 million jobs in Q3 2025, alongside a Labour Force Participation Rate of 70.9%. The quarter also recorded 197,100 job vacancies, reflecting continued demand for workers across the economy. In this environment, businesses have more reason to focus on retaining the people they already have. Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia, […]
LHDN Raised RM4.4 Billion in Additional Tax Assessments — And e-Invoicing Is Strengthening Compliance

A figure announced at the 26th National Tax Conference in Kuala Lumpur on 4 August 2026 should be on every Malaysian business owner’s radar: LHDN raised RM4.4 billion in additional tax assessments as of 30 June 2026 following its audit and compliance efforts. These are additional tax assessments arising from LHDN’s audit and compliance activities. […]
