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HR Update: New DOLE Rules on Employment of Foreign Nationals in the Philippines

DOLE has released new regulations for employing foreign nationals under the Alien Employment Permit (AEP) system.

HR Update: Sabah Labour Law Amendments Take Effect on May 1, 2025

The Sabah Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Act 2025 will officially come into force on 1 May 2025, following its gazettement by the Federal Government on 23 April.

HR Update: Implementation of ePASS For Pass Endorsement at MYXPATS Centre

The Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) will implement the issuance of ePASS effective 1 March 2025.

HR Update: Notice on Changes to the Indonesia Pension Plan Wage Limit – 1st March 2025

Effective 1st March 2025, Indonesia’s BPJSTK has announced several changes to the pension plan limit.

HR Update: Free treatment at Perkeso panel clinics for work-related accidents and occupational diseases

Starting this year, all Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) contributors no longer need to pay for medical treatment at panel clinics for work-related accidents and occupational diseases.

HR Update: Effective January 1, 2025, the Social Security System (SSS) in the Philippines increased its contribution rate from 14% to 15%

Under the new rate, the contribution is shared between employers and employees, with employers contributing 10% and employees contributing 5%. Self-employed, voluntary, and non-working spouse members are responsible for the full 15% contribution.

HR Update: Changes to the Taiwan Social Contributions Rate – 1st January 2025

Please be informed that there are adjustment to the social contributions rate in Taiwan, with effective from 1st January 2025.

HR Update: Upcoming Changes to CPF Contribution Rates and Ordinary Wage Ceiling in Singapore

Exciting updates are on the way for Singapore’s Central Provident Fund (CPF) starting January 1, 2025!