21 Employee Recognition Ideas to Motivate and Retain Your Team

In today’s fast-changing workplace, money alone isn’t enough to keep employees motivated. What truly drives engagement, loyalty, and productivity is something much simpler — Recognition.

Whether it’s a public shoutout, a thoughtful note, or a team celebration, recognising effort and achievement can do wonders for morale.

It shows employees they’re valued, seen, and appreciated — and that’s a feeling that inspires long-term commitment.

🌟 Why Recognition Matters?

Personal Loan Borrowers MUST Read this Latest BNM's Policy

On 30 September 2025, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) released its latest Policy Document on Personal Financing, setting stronger safeguards for both financial service providers (FSPs) and borrowers.

The document aims to curb irresponsible lending practices while encouraging prudent borrowing behaviours among Malaysians.

🔑 Key Highlights of the New Policy 👀

Rule 78 Under Review: What it means for Borrowers in Malaysia?

Recently, Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan shared that Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is reviewing whether to replace Regulation 78 (Rule 78) — a loan repayment calculation method that has long affected many Malaysian borrowers.

🤔 What’s the issue with Rule 78?

🤔 Why? Not good meh?

🤔 What kind of loan is using Rule 78 currently?

Solarvest JV with Brookfield to Deliver 1.5GW Clean Energy in Malaysia

In a landmark move for Malaysia’s renewable energy sector, Brookfield Asset Management, a global investment powerhouse, has entered into a Joint Investment Framework Agreement with homegrown clean energy player Solarvest Holdings Bhd.

The partnership will see both parties develop, construct, and operate at least 1.5 GW of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects across Malaysia.

Among the projects that will be undertaking are:

1. Hybrid solar photovoltaic power plant and battery energy storage system (BESS),
2. Solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant, or
3. Standalone BESS

Recap, the current relevant renewable energy programmes available in Peninsular Malaysia are:

• Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS),
• Large Scale Solar Program (LSS),
• Battery Energy Storage System (MyBeST) program, and
• Self-Consumption Scheme (SELCO) 

Who is Brookfield?

Are Malaysians Willing to Pay for Sustainable Products?

According to the Malaysia Consumer Trend Report 2025, a nationwide survey of 500 Malaysians has found that 91% of consumers are open to the idea of purchasing sustainable products.

However, this intention is heavily tempered by price sensitivity, with the majority only willing to pay less than 10% more, revealing a significant gap between eco-conscious desires and purchasing reality.

This brings us to the pivotal question: "While people may care about the planet, are they willing to pay more to protect it?" 👀💢