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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia<\/span><\/span>, Oct. 31, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Marking a decade of progress in Malaysia’s<\/span> future of work movement, the LIFE AT WORK Awards (LAWA) 2025<\/b> celebrated outstanding employers who are redefining how the nation works, with flexibility, inclusivity, and sustainability at the core.<\/p>\n

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YB Steven Sim Chee Keong, Minister of Human Resources (KESUMA) together with all LIFE AT WORK Awards\u00a02025\u00a0Winners<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Hosted by Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp)<\/b>, the strategic think tank under the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA), this year’s Awards carried the theme “Driving Inclusivity, Powering Sustainability.”<\/p>\n

A Decade of Impact: From Policy to Purpose<\/b><\/p>\n

Speaking at the gala, YB Steven Sim Chee Keong<\/span><\/b>, Minister of KESUMA, said the Awards reflect Malaysia’s<\/span> MADANI vision, where progress is defined not only by profit, but by purpose.<\/p>\n

“The real measure of progress is not how high our GDP climbs, but how far our humanity reaches,” he said.<\/p>\n

He noted that inclusivity and flexibility have become the hallmarks of a modern, competitive economy, \u00a0and Malaysia<\/span> is moving decisively in that direction.<\/p>\n

Under KESUMA’s leadership, the Government has legally recognised the right to request Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA)<\/b>, expanded tax incentives for family-friendly and returnship practices<\/b>, and strengthened protections for working parents<\/b> through the Employment (Amendment) Act.<\/p>\n

These reforms have contributed to a more equitable labour market: Malaysia’s<\/span> gender pay gap narrowed from RM211<\/span> in 2023 to RM18<\/span> in 2025<\/b>, while the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2025<\/b> ranked Malaysia<\/span> 108th<\/sup> out of 146 countries<\/b>, up six places<\/b> from 2024.<\/p>\n

Malaysia<\/span> also continues to perform strongly in global competitiveness indicators, ranking 23rd<\/sup> in the World Competitiveness Index<\/b> and 25th<\/sup> in the IMD World Talent Ranking<\/b>, reflecting the country’s growing reputation for an agile, inclusive, and forward-looking workforce.<\/p>\n

“Inclusivity and flexibility are no longer optional \u2014 they are the new competitive advantage,” YB Steven Sim added.<\/p>\n

Recognising Malaysia’s Best Workplaces<\/b><\/p>\n

YB Wong Shu Qi<\/b>, Chairperson of TalentCorp, said that over the past decade, the Awards have evolved into a national movement recognising organisations that “make work more human.”<\/p>\n

“Behind every submission lies a story of innovation, inclusion, and leadership \u2014 of mothers returning to work, of managers learning to lead differently, and of teams proving that compassion and performance can coexist,” she said.<\/p>\n

She added that through TalentCorp’s advocacy, over 900,000 Malaysians have benefited from more inclusive and flexible work arrangements, proving that “doing good for people is good for business.”<\/p>\n

This year, 266 organisations submitted 719 entries across 13 award categories, a 33% increase from 2024. New categories \u2014 Future-Ready University & College, Future-Ready School, and Changemakers reflect Malaysia’s<\/span> whole-of-nation approach to inclusivity and lifelong learning.<\/p>\n

Top Honours 2025<\/b><\/p>\n

Among this year’s 33 winners<\/b>, key champions include:<\/p>\n

Best Organisation Awards<\/b><\/p>\n