HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2025 Malaysia commemorate companies that are under unprecedented pressure to rethink how they manage people. As the country’s business environment becomes more competitive, employers are contending with rising talent costs, shifting employee expectations, and the rapid introduction of digital tools that demand new ways of working. Many organisations are finding that what used to keep employees satisfied no longer works, and that gaps in communication, leadership and culture are widening faster than they can respond. With multigenerational teams becoming the norm, companies are also struggling to balance the needs of differing age groups while maintaining performance and cohesion.
These challenges are not theoretical. They show up in falling retention rates, increased disengagement and difficulties attracting high-quality talent. Companies know the problems exist, but many operate without the internal visibility required to diagnose the root causes. Leaders often rely on assumptions rather than data, resulting in initiatives that feel disconnected from what employees actually need. The result is wasted effort, missed opportunities and workplaces that lag behind the evolving HR landscape.
HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia steps in precisely at this pain point. By providing a rigorous and transparent assessment of employee experience through the Total Engagement Assessment Model, the programme gives companies a granular view of their internal culture. Instead of guessing where morale is dropping or why teams are disengaging, organisations receive evidence-based insights that cut through internal blind spots. This clarity allows leaders to prioritise real issues, fix broken touchpoints and build practices that align with the expectations of today’s workforce.
The programme does more than validate what a company is doing right; it exposes what needs to change. In a market shaped by digital transformation and rising employee scepticism, this ability to understand and act ahead of emerging trends becomes a competitive edge. Companies recognised as HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia stand out not because they are perfect, but because they are proactive. They face their culture gaps early, respond with accuracy and evolve faster than their competitors.
Datuk William Ng, Chairman of HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia, said: “Malaysia’s workforce is evolving quickly. Organisations that treat culture-building as a one-off campaign are the ones falling behind. The winners in this programme are the companies that listen, adapt and lead with evidence rather than assumption.”
As the 2025 cycle begins, the programme continues to equip organisations with the insight and credibility they need to navigate the market’s shifting HR landscape, strengthen their talent foundations and stay ahead of what is coming next.
The award covers fifteen markets across the region including mainland China, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam, making this the largest recognition program and survey in the region for employee engagement. For more information about the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2025 - and a complete list of winners, please visit https://hr.asia/awards/
LIST OF WINNERS OF HR ASIA BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN ASIA 2025 (MALAYSIA EDITION) IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER:
ACCENTURE
AEON CREDIT SERVICE (M) BERHAD
AIA Digital+ Malaysia
AirAsia
AJIYA Berhad
AMBU MALAYSIA
ARVATO SYSTEMS MALAYSIA SDN BHD
ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS (THE ASSOCIATION)
BAXTER HEALTHCARE (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD
BE International Marketing Sdn Bhd
BOOST
CARLSBERG BREWERY MALAYSIA BERHAD
CENTAURI SERVICE & TECHNOLOGY SDN BHD (OKG MALAYSIA)
CHAGEE (M) SDN BHD
CHIN HIN GROUP BERHAD
CUCKOO INTERNATIONAL (MAL) BERHAD
DANONE BUSINESS SERVICES ASIA & SERVICE DELIVERY CENTRE, KUALA LUMPUR
DANONE SPECIALIZED NUTRITION (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES
EVONIK MALAYSIA SDN BHD
EXPERIAN MALAYSIA
EXSIM
FEDERAL EXPRESS SERVICES (M) SDN BHD
FIAMMA HOLDINGS BERHAD
GE AEROSPACE
GRAB
GREAT EASTERN MALAYSIA (LIFE & GENERAL INSURANCE)
HABIB GROUP
HALEON MALAYSIA
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD
I STAY MANAGEMENT SDN BHD
IJM INDUSTRY
INFORMA MARKETS MALAYSIA SDN BHD
IOI CORPORATION BERHAD
IOI PROPERTIES GROUP BERHAD
Kerry Malaysia
Kimberly-Clark Malaysia
KONE Elevator (M) Sdn Bhd
KPJ HEALTHCARE
LAGENDA PROPERTIES BERHAD
LIBERTY GENERAL INSURANCE BERHAD
MALAYAN FLOUR MILLS BERHAD
MALAYSIAN COMMUNICATION AND MULTIMEDIA COMMISSION
MAMEE-DOUBLE DECKER GROUP
MANULIFE INSURANCE BERHAD
MATTEL CONTINENTAL ASIA
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS MALAYSIA
MUFG BANK (MALAYSIA) BERHAD
NCT ALLIANCE BERHAD
ØRSTED MALAYSIA
PAYMENTS NETWORK MALAYSIA SDN BHD (PAYNET)
PHARMANIAGA BERHAD
PLEXUS MANUFACTURING SDN BHD
PPG COATINGS (MALAYSIA) SDN.BHD.
Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad
RAZER
Sherwin-Williams
SIGNATURE INTERNATIONAL BERHAD
STARTEK MALAYSIA
SWIFT SUPPORT SERVICES MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.
SWISSLOG MALAYSIA SDN BHD
TAKAFUL MALAYSIA
TAPESTRY MALAYSIA
TELEKOM MALAYSIA
TRIP.COM GROUP MALAYSIA
U MOBILE
UOB Malaysia
URMUNCHY’S
VANTIVE SDN. BHD.
WIWYNN TECHNOLOGY SERVICE MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.
Yinson Holdings Berhad
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WINNERS OF HR ASIA DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION AWARDS 2025
ACCENTURE
AirAsia
CARLSBERG BREWERY MALAYSIA BERHAD
DANONE SPECIALIZED NUTRITION (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES
EXSIM
GRAB
HABIB GROUP
HALEON MALAYSIA
IJM INDUSTRY
Kimberly-Clark Malaysia
LIBERTY GENERAL INSURANCE BERHAD
MALAYAN FLOUR MILLS BERHAD
MANULIFE INSURANCE BERHAD
MUFG BANK (MALAYSIA) BERHAD
STARTEK MALAYSIA
SWIFT SUPPORT SERVICES MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.
SWISSLOG MALAYSIA SDN BHD
TAPESTRY MALAYSIA
TRIP.COM GROUP MALAYSIA
U MOBILE
WINNERS OF HR ASIA MOST CARING COMPANY AWARDS 2025
ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS (THE ASSOCIATION)
CARLSBERG BREWERY MALAYSIA BERHAD
CUCKOO INTERNATIONAL (MAL) BERHAD
DANONE SPECIALIZED NUTRITION (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD
EXSIM
FEDERAL EXPRESS SERVICES (M) SDN BHD
HABIB GROUP
HALEON MALAYSIA
IJM INDUSTRY
IOI CORPORATION BERHAD
KPJ HEALTHCARE
LIBERTY GENERAL INSURANCE BERHAD
MALAYAN FLOUR MILLS BERHAD
TAPESTRY MALAYSIA
TRIP.COM GROUP MALAYSIA
U MOBILE
UOB Malaysia
VANTIVE SDN. BHD.
WIWYNN TECHNOLOGY SERVICE MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.
YTL CONSTRUCTION
WINNERS OF HR ASIA SUSTAINABLE WORKPLACE AWARDS 2025
ACCENTURE
AIA Digital+ Malaysia
CARLSBERG BREWERY MALAYSIA BERHAD
DANONE BUSINESS SERVICES ASIA & SERVICE DELIVERY CENTRE, KUALA LUMPUR
DANONE SPECIALIZED NUTRITION (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD
GREAT EASTERN MALAYSIA (LIFE & GENERAL INSURANCE)
HALEON MALAYSIA
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD
I STAY MANAGEMENT SDN BHD
IJM INDUSTRY
Kimberly-Clark Malaysia
KONE Elevator (M) Sdn Bhd
LAGENDA PROPERTIES BERHAD
MALAYAN FLOUR MILLS BERHAD
MUFG BANK (MALAYSIA) BERHAD
NCT ALLIANCE BERHAD
PAYMENTS NETWORK MALAYSIA SDN BHD (PAYNET)
PLEXUS MANUFACTURING SDN BHD
PPG COATINGS (MALAYSIA) SDN.BHD.
STARTEK MALAYSIA
SWIFT SUPPORT SERVICES MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.
SWISSLOG MALAYSIA SDN BHD
TAPESTRY MALAYSIA
U MOBILE
URMUNCHY’S
WIWYNN TECHNOLOGY SERVICE MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.
Yinson Holdings Berhad
YTL CONSTRUCTION
WINNERS OF HR ASIA TECH EMPOWERMENT AWARDS 2025
ACCENTURE
AIA Digital+ Malaysia
ARVATO SYSTEMS MALAYSIA SDN BHD
BE International Marketing Sdn Bhd
BOOST
CHIN HIN GROUP BERHAD
DANONE SPECIALIZED NUTRITION (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD
EXPERIAN MALAYSIA
GRAB
HALEON MALAYSIA
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD
I STAY MANAGEMENT SDN BHD
IJM INDUSTRY
MALAYAN FLOUR MILLS BERHAD
NCT ALLIANCE BERHAD
PAYMENTS NETWORK MALAYSIA SDN BHD (PAYNET)
PLEXUS MANUFACTURING SDN BHD
TAPESTRY MALAYSIA
TRIP.COM GROUP MALAYSIA
U MOBILE
WIWYNN TECHNOLOGY SERVICE MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.
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