ITE and TP-Link partner to prepare students for in-demand ICT roles Summary The Institute of Technical Education (ITE) has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding with TP-Link Corporation to bring enterprise networking and surveillance training into ITE classrooms. The collaboration will co-develop curriculum and Continuing Education & Training (CET) courses aligned to industry needs, equip […]
LEGO Voyagers Review: One of the Year’s Best Surprises Summary LEGO Voyagers is a cooperative puzzler from Light Brick Studios that follows two bricks on a heartfelt mission to launch a rocket. GamingBible’s review awards the title a perfect 10/10, praising its inventive puzzles, moving narrative and playful presentation. The game starts with simple platforming […]
Las Vegas is fueled by tourism — but this firm bets big on manufacturing Summary Foliot Furniture, a Canadian manufacturer, has opened a sizable production operation just south of Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. The plant produces commercial-grade, fully assembled furniture for hotels, student housing and other large-scale clients. The facility blends manual […]
U.S.-bound container imports hit second-highest month on record amid tariff and seasonal pressures Summary The August edition of Descartes’ Global Shipping Report shows U.S.-bound container imports reached 2,519,722 TEU — the second-highest monthly total in 2025. Volumes dropped 3.9% from July but rose 1.6% year-on-year and remain 17.6% above pre-pandemic 2019 levels. Year-to-date imports through […]
ESD Malaysia opens MYXpats Centre in Klang Valley to streamline expatriate services Summary The Malaysia Expatriate Talent Service Centre (MYXpats Centre) was officially opened on 1 September by Deputy Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Located in Surian Tower, Petaling Jaya, the centre is a one-stop facility to process and issue Employment […]
Meet the finalists of the HR Excellence Awards 2025, Malaysia Summary Human Resources Online has revealed the finalists for the HR Excellence Awards 2025, Malaysia. The ceremony — in its 13th year — will take place on 10 October 2025 and celebrates HR teams and leaders driving change across the nation. This year’s finalists showcase […]
Labour markets strong but participation and skills gaps persist in 2025: WEF updates Summary Unemployment remains near historic lows in many higher‑income economies, but the World Economic Forum (WEF) and related sources show a much more complex picture beneath the headline figures. Regional extremes — from Mexico’s very low jobless rate to South Africa’s deep […]
First bus timing for selected cross-border services from Johor Bahru checkpoint to be brought forward effective 15 Sept Summary SBSTransit and SMRT have announced earlier first-bus timings for selected cross-border services departing from the Johor Bahru Checkpoint. From Monday 15 September 2025, bus services 160 and 170/170X (SBSTransit) and service 950 (SMRT) will start operating […]
17 arrested in Singapore for suspected illegal employment and false work pass declarations Summary Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) announced on 2 September that 17 people were arrested for suspected illegal employment and making false declarations in work pass applications. Authorities say the suspects were allegedly part of a syndicate hiring foreign performing artistes to […]
Up the ranks: Paul van Rotterdam steps up as HR Director at Pirata Group Summary Paul van Rotterdam has been promoted to Human Resources Director at Pirata Group, effective September 2025. He will lead the People team and oversee the full employee journey — from hiring and onboarding to training, engagement and offboarding. In his […]
