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<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The LIFE AT WORK Awards (LAWA) hosted by Talent Corporation Malaysia Bhd (TalentCorp), celebrates its 10th edition, solidifying its influence as a platform that drives transformation in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in Malaysian workspaces.&nbsp;</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>With concerns regarding human capital rising amid the ubiquity of artificial intelligence (AI), it is crucial now more than ever to recognise and acknowledge the vast majority of everyday workers that have helped shape the foundation of the country, says Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

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<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>TalentCorp Chairperson Wong Shu Qi adds that organisations that invest in the well-being of their staff will reap benefits of progress and productivity, alongside a dedicated team for the company.&nbsp;</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>To find out more about TalentCorp and the Human Resources Ministry’s efforts to promote a sustainable workforce, and the recent report on LAWA 2025 - Click <a href="https://myassets.theedgemalaysia.com/pdf/20251117_TalentCorp.pdf" target="_blank">here</a></p></div>

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<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Learn more about LAWA (LIFE AT WORK Awards), click <a href="https://lifeatwork.my/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p></div>


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