Issue #10 · 2026-05-05

Gratuity changes in India, sexual harassment tribunal in Malaysia, and offer letter templates

India's gratuity ceiling moves up. Malaysia's tribunal is live. Plus an Asia-edition offer letter set.

Three news items

India raises gratuity ceiling to ₹25 lakh. Malaysia's Anti-Sexual Harassment Tribunal is operational. Philippines clarifies 13th month for project hires.

Regulation update

If you employ in Malaysia, update your handbook before the next pay cycle. The tribunal won't accept a complaint without a documented internal process.

Resource of the week

Offer letter template — Asia edition. Placeholders for Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines.