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Burnout, emotional distress, and depression often go unnoticed — until productivity drops, deadlines are missed, and rel...
09/01/2026

Burnout, emotional distress, and depression often go unnoticed — until productivity drops, deadlines are missed, and relationships at work begin to strain.

In Part 6 of this 6-part panel discussion, experts explore how financial stress, blurred work-life boundaries, and modern workplace culture quietly erode mental health — and what individuals, employers, and leaders can do to reverse the trend.

Recorded at the Mental Health Experiential Conference – Advancing Psychosocial Wellbeing for Occupational Safety & Health Across ASEAN, this final session brings together insights on early warning signs, family impact, financial literacy, and policy-driven workplace change.

Key themes discussed:
- How burnout and depression often remain invisible until work performance declines
- Early behavioural warning signs: isolation, anger, disengagement, and withdrawal
- How financial stress intersects with family breakdown and migration for work
- Why young people need stronger problem-solving and decision-making skills
- A simple step-by-step framework to manage financial and life challenges
- The importance of learning, unlearning, and seeking professional help
- How unresolved financial stress continues to compromise mental health
- Why 24/7 connectivity, emails, and WhatsApp messages worsen burnout
- The role of clear organizational policies in protecting mental wellbeing
- Practical examples of workplace boundaries that actually work

Dr Nurashikin Ibrahim, Director of the National Centre of Excellence for Mental Health at the Ministry of Health, emphasizes that mental health challenges rarely stem from one issue alone. When financial stress remains unresolved, emotional wellbeing continues to suffer — regardless of how much support is offered elsewhere.

Rajeswari Karupiah Deputy Chairman National Wage Negotiation Council (MPGN) also highlights how small, intentional policy changes — such as limiting after-hours communication, reducing unnecessary group chats, and protecting weekends — can significantly lower workplace stress.

The message is clear: change does not always start at the top. When individuals and departments model healthier boundaries, culture shifts follow.

Watch till the end for a thoughtful conclusion on building healthier, more humane workplaces — for today and the future.

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Burnout, emotional distress, and depression often go unnoticed — until productivity drops, deadlines are missed, and relationships at work begin to strain.In...

What does workplace resilience really look like for Malaysia’s future — and who is responsible for building it?In Part 5...
09/01/2026

What does workplace resilience really look like for Malaysia’s future — and who is responsible for building it?

In Part 5 of this 6-part panel discussion, the conversation turns to wages, workplace stability, fairness, and shared responsibility between employers, employees, and policymakers.

Recorded at the Mental Health Experiential Conference – Advancing Psychosocial Wellbeing for Occupational Safety & Health Across ASEAN, this session examines why financial stress, stagnant wages, and lack of transparency continue to undermine mental wellbeing and productivity at work.

Key issues explored:
- Why employee compensation in Malaysia (33–34% of GDP) lags behind developed countries
- How low wages contribute to financial stress, disengagement, and workforce instability
- Why minimum wage is not maximum wage — and why business models must adapt
- The case for wage transparency in creating equity and trust at work
- How lack of transparency prevents workers from knowing if they are underpaid
- The persistent gender pay gap in Malaysia’s private sector
- Why young Malaysians are migrating for better pay — and what that signals
- The role of financial discipline, lifestyle inflation, and social pressure
- Why wage increases alone are not enough without financial education

Rajeswari Karupiah, Deputy Chairman of the National Wages Negotiation Council (MPGN), highlights the cyclical tension between employer concerns over costs and employee frustration over insufficient pay — and explains why policy intervention, progressive wages, and sector-based studies are necessary to bridge the gap between minimum wages and living wages.

This discussion reinforces a powerful takeaway: resilient workplaces require fair pay, transparent policies, informed employees, and forward-looking employers. Without balance, financial stress will continue to erode mental health, motivation, and long-term workforce sustainability.

Watch till the end for an honest, data-driven conversation on wages, wellbeing, and Malaysia’s future workforce.

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What does workplace resilience really look like for Malaysia’s future — and who is responsible for building it?In Part 5 of this 6-part panel discussion, the...

Financial stress, mental health, and workplace wellbeing are deeply interconnected — and employers play a critical role ...
08/01/2026

Financial stress, mental health, and workplace wellbeing are deeply interconnected — and employers play a critical role in shaping outcomes.

In Part 4 of this 6-part panel discussion, experts shift the focus to what employers can do to reduce stigma, build awareness, and support employees facing financial and mental health challenges.

Recorded at the Mental Health Experiential Conference – Advancing Psychosocial Wellbeing for Occupational Safety & Health Across ASEAN, this session highlights why mental health support must go beyond crisis response and start with prevention, education, and healthy workplace culture.

Key takeaways for employers and leaders:
- Why destigmatizing mental health is the first step toward effective support
- How mental health awareness should be integrated with healthy lifestyle and financial literacy programs
- Why payslips don’t always reflect reality — and how high debt-to-income ratios silently impact wellbeing
- The importance of sleep hygiene, stress management, and financial discipline
- How severe debt, money lenders, and loan sharks threaten employees’ peace of mind
- Why Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), psychological first aid, and group sessions matter
- How life-stage-based financial education — from youth to retirement — builds long-term resilience

Dr Nurashikin Ibrahim, Director of the National Centre of Excellence for Mental Health at the Ministry of Health, emphasizes that employers should begin with awareness campaigns that address the real sources of stress, including money management, debt, and cost-of-living pressures.

Nor Fazleen Zakaria, General Manager of Education and Outreach at AKPK, adds that effective financial education must consider life stages — from students and working adults to families and retirees — because money challenges evolve over time.

This discussion reinforces a central message: money is not everything, but unmanaged finances can destabilize every pillar of a person’s wellbeing — affecting mental health, productivity, family life, and workplace performance.

Watch till the end to learn how employers can create healthier, more supportive, and financially resilient workplaces.

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Financial stress, mental health, and workplace wellbeing are deeply interconnected — and employers play a critical role in shaping outcomes.In Part 4 of this...

Financial stress is emerging as one of the most overlooked drivers of mental health challenges in today’s workplaces.In ...
07/01/2026

Financial stress is emerging as one of the most overlooked drivers of mental health challenges in today’s workplaces.

In Part 3 of this 6-part panel discussion, experts examine how money worries quietly manifest as silent burnout, sleep disruption, anger, absenteeism, and presentism — where employees are physically present, but mentally unwell.

Recorded at the Mental Health Experiential Conference – Advancing Psychosocial Wellbeing for Occupational Safety & Health Across ASEAN, this session explores real-world warning signs leaders and managers often miss, despite rising mental health concerns across Malaysia.

Key insights from the discussion:
- Why nearly 29% of Malaysian adults experience mental health challenges
- How financial instability disrupts sleep, focus, and emotional regulation
- The rise of silent burnout driven by side hustles, debt, and cost-of-living pressures
- How financial stress shows up as anger, lateness, absenteeism, and presentism
- Why mental health challenges at work often begin at home
- How COVID-19 exposed the deep link between financial strain and psychosocial distress

Dr Nurashikin Ibrahim, Director of the National Centre of Excellence for Mental Health, Ministry of Health, explains that true mental health means being able to cope with daily stress, work productively, and contribute meaningfully to society. When employees live paycheck to paycheck, that ability slowly erodes.

This session calls on leaders, managers, and employers to look beyond surface-level performance issues — and recognize financial stress as a critical workplace mental health and wellbeing issue, not a personal failure.

Speakers:
Moderator:
Nirmala Supramaniam, Head of Household Financial Education Department, AKPK

Panellists:
*Dr Nurashikin Ibrahim, Director, National Centre of Excellence for Mental Health, Ministry of Health
*Rajeswari Karupiah, Deputy Chairman, National Wages Negotiation Council (MPGN)
*Nor Fazleen Zakaria, General Manager, Education & Outreach Division, AKPK

Watch till the end to understand why financial wellbeing is now inseparable from mental health, productivity, and fair work.

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Financial stress is emerging as one of the most overlooked drivers of mental health challenges in today’s workplaces.In Part 3 of this 6-part panel discussio...

Financial stress is no longer just a personal problem — it is quietly reshaping employee productivity, mental wellbeing,...
06/01/2026

Financial stress is no longer just a personal problem — it is quietly reshaping employee productivity, mental wellbeing, and workplace stability.

In Part 2 of this 6-part panel discussion, experts unpack how money management, debt, and financial insecurity are deeply linked to mental health and performance at work.

Recorded at the Mental Health Experiential Conference – Advancing Psychosocial Wellbeing for Occupational Safety & Health Across ASEAN, this session explores real data from Malaysia, including why stable income does not always mean financial resilience.

Panel highlights:
- Why over 70% of Malaysians live paycheck to paycheck
- How poor cash flow and lack of savings fuel anxiety and burnout
- The rise of buy-now-pay-later debt and its impact on lower-income workers
- How financial stress directly affects productivity, relationships, and mental health
- Why money is now a workplace wellbeing issue, not just a personal one

Speakers:
Moderator:
Nirmala Supramaniam, Head of Household Financial Education Department, AKPK

Panellists:
* Dr Nurashikin Ibrahim, Director, National Centre of Excellence for Mental Health, Ministry of Health
* Rajeswari Karupiah, Deputy Chairman, National Wages Negotiation Council (MPGN)
* Nor Fazleen Zakaria, General Manager, Education & Outreach Division, AKPK

Watch, reflect, and join the conversation on how financial wellbeing shapes healthier, more resilient workplaces across ASEAN.

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Financial stress is no longer just a personal problem — it is quietly reshaping employee productivity, mental wellbeing, and workplace stability.In Part 2 of...

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05/01/2026

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