PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp), the strategic think tank under the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA), today announced the launch of the LIFE AT WORK Awards 2025 (LAWA 2025), commemorating its 10th anniversary with a renewed commitment to recognise outstanding employers and institutions that champion progressive workplace practices, sustainability, inclusivity, and talent development in Malaysia.
Fireside Chat session entitled “Balancing Productivity in a Tech Driven World” moderated by Datuk Jake Abdullah, TalentCorp 50 Fellow, Thomas Mathew, Group Chief Executive Officer TalentCorp, Adrita Datta, Head of Human Resources Malaysia & Singapore Cluster British American Tobacco and Wai Yu See Toh, Chief Executive Officer, Central Force International.
Under this year’s theme, “Driving Inclusivity, Powering Sustainability,” LAWA 2025 introduces three new award categories recognising the important role of schools, universities, and changemakers in shaping a future-ready and inclusive workforce.
During her opening remarks, Chairperson of TalentCorp’s Board of Directors, YB Ms Wong Shu Qi, announced the new award categories, “LAWA 2025 aims to drive change by not only recognising sustainability and inclusivity efforts within the industry, but also by extending recognition to schools and universities. To this end, LAWA 2025 introduces two new awards for academic institutions, highlighting their role in shaping students into future talents,” she said.
TalentCorp Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Thomas Mather, in his welcoming remarks, highlighted that, when LAWA was introduced in 2013, their focus was clear – to support employers in embracing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as part of how they evolved.
“At TalentCorp, we encourage firms and organisations to embrace work-life practices in the workplace. By adopting these principles, we believe they can enhance employee well-being, improve work quality, boost productivity, and foster a positive workplace culture that supports diversity and inclusion,” he said.
The LAWA 2025 will recognise employers in the following 13 categories with 33 awards to be given for:
- Best Organisation Award
- CEO Champion
- CHRO Champion
- Women At Work & Leadership
- Young Graduates
- Employee Care & Well-being
- Talent Sustainability
- Workplace Innovation
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Digital & Tech Excellence
- Future-Ready University & College (NEW)
- Future-Ready School (NEW)
- Changemakers: NGO, NPO, MSME & Others (NEW)
LAWA has grown significantly since its inception. In 2024, the awards saw record-breaking participation with over 713 submissions from more than 200 organisations. These submissions represented a diverse range of entities, including public-listed companies (PLCs), multinational corporations (MNCs), small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and public sector organisations. Following a rigorous evaluation process, a total of 38 awards were presented across 14 categories, celebrating excellence and commitment in key areas such as sustainability, inclusivity, and talent development.
Submissions for the LIFE AT WORK Awards 2025 (LAWA 2025) are open to all employers in Malaysia from 20 June to 3 August 2025. Judging will take place throughout August and September 2025, and the winners will be revealed and celebrated at the LAWA 2025 Awards Ceremony in October.
For more information and to participate in LAWA 2025, visit www.lifeatwork.my
