Nominations closing soon: 2025-2026 HR Stars Awards Malaysia
Nominations for the 2025–2026 HR Stars Awards Malaysia will be closing on 27th January 2026 – Tuesday, marking the final opportunity for organisations to submit their HR initiatives for recognition. The Awards celebrate HR teams and leaders who have delivered meaningful impact across culture, leadership, wellbeing, learning, inclusion, and organisational transformation. These initiatives often require sustained […]
Nominations Extended: 2025-2026 HR Stars Awards Malaysia
Some of the most meaningful HR work never makes headlines. It happens quietly in conversations, in systems redesigned behind the scenes, and in decisions made with people in mind. Often, teams move straight from one challenge to the next without stopping to acknowledge how much progress they have made. The HR Stars Awards Malaysia exists […]
Why healthcare HR demands a different kind of leadership
Healthcare is unlike any other industry. At its core, it is about people caring for people, often in moments that matter most. For Razila Duah, leading Human Resources in this environment has profoundly shaped her perspective. As she puts it, “my motivation has always been simple but deeply rooted: to create workplaces where employees feel […]
Dr. Koh Ngee Loke: Grounding HR in reality and results
Dr. Koh Ngee Loke’s HR journey did not begin in a traditional people role. It began on the factory floor, inside operations, materials, and production environments where safety, quality, delivery, and cost mattered every single day. That grounding shaped how he sees HR today, Reflecting on his early years at Motorola, where he spent 17 […]
Meet the Judges: 2025–2026 HR Stars Awards Malaysia
The HR Stars Awards Malaysia is guided by a judging panel made up of respected HR leaders, practitioners, and thinkers who bring depth, experience, and integrity to the evaluation process. Each judge contributes a distinct perspective shaped by years of hands-on leadership across industries, regions, and organisational contexts. They will ensure that every nomination is […]
The nomination and judging process for Malaysia 2025-26 Awards
Welcome to the 2025-2026 HR Stars Awards Malaysia where excellence in human resources is recognised and celebrated. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the nomination and judging processes, ensuring participants are well-prepared to enter and potentially clinch one of these prestigious awards. Mark your calendars, as we guide you through each key date and […]
Vaclav Koranda is seeing HR clearly, not comfortably
Long before digital transformation became a headline topic, Vaclav Koranda was already questioning how HR should truly work. Becoming an HR Director at just 27 years old forced him to grow fast, reflect deeply, and learn what leadership really means in practice. Looking back, he says, “it was a mix of my boundless self-confidence and […]
Will you be the next HR superstar in Malaysia?
The 2024–2025 HR Stars Awards Malaysia recognised organisations and leaders who raised the bar for people practices across the country. Their work shows what is possible when HR teams combine purpose, consistency and thoughtful design. For any organisation considering a nomination, these winners offer a clear message: meaningful HR work deserves to be seen, shared […]
🌟 Nominations now open for HR Stars Awards Malaysia
The 2025–2026 HR Stars Awards Malaysia is now open for nominations, inviting organisations and HR leaders to share their stories of transformation, innovation, and impact. More than a celebration of achievement, the Awards represent a moment of reflection for Malaysia’s HR community and a chance to look at how people strategies have evolved in a world defined […]
Nominations now open for HR Stars Awards Malaysia 2025-2026
Chief of Staff Asia is delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the highly anticipated HR Stars Awards Malaysia 2025-26. This esteemed programme celebrates excellence and innovation in human resources across Malaysia, offering a unique regional perspective on the industry’s best practices and achievements. The HR Stars Awards Malaysia 2025-26 is part of […]
Allianz Malaysia named “Employer of Choice”
Allianz Malaysia Berhad is the Employer of Choice at the 2024-2025 HR Stars Awards, reaffirming its commitment to creating an outstanding workplace. This recognition highlights Allianz Malaysia’s dedication to fostering an inclusive, dynamic, and forward-thinking work environment. The company has prioritised employee well-being, professional development, and digital transformation to enhance the workplace experience. With a strong emphasis […]
From strategy to success: An HR visionary’s journey
With a career built on purpose, strategy, and people empowerment, Eeswary Kupusamy stands out as one of the region’s most respected HR leaders. As HR Director at DXC Technology, she oversees operations in Malaysia, Brunei, and Indonesia—leading high-impact teams and navigating diverse cultural and organisational landscapes with agility and insight. Eeswary’s professional journey spans over […]
Azaharin Abd Latiff: Transforming HR leadership
The 2024-2025 HR Stars Awards Malaysia recognised outstanding leaders in the HR industry, with Azaharin Abd Lati, Head of Human Resources at AmMetLife Insurance, emerging as the runner-up for Best HR Leader. His people-centric and strategic leadership has driven significant organisational transformation, fostering a high-performance, inclusive culture. Azaharin’s leadership philosophy is anchored in the application of nine natural human instincts […]
Recognising Allianz Malaysia’s digital transformation journey
Allianz Malaysia Berhad has been recognised for its outstanding achievements in digital transformation, winning the Best Digital HR award at the recently concluded 2024-2025 HR Stars Awards Malaysia. This prestigious accolade highlights the company’s commitment to leveraging technology to enhance HR operations and improve employee experience. Allianz Malaysia embarked on its HR digital transformation journey to address key […]
Strategic leadership in HR: Bridging tech and people
Dr. Koh Ngee Loke embodies the strategic vision that modern human resources demand. His career trajectory spans two decades of industrial excellence, revealing a professional who transforms workforce management from a support function to a critical business driver. With a 17-year foundation at Motorola, Dr. Koh developed expertise in critical operational domains—Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. […]
