HONG KONG, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lingnan University welcomed nearly 200 higher education leaders from all over the world at its Tuen Mun campus today (27 February). The visit was one of the main activities of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) Conference and Exhibition. Through campus tours and interactive exchanges, Lingnan showed its internationalised learning environment and innovative teaching facilities, actively highlighting Hong Kong's unique advantages as an international higher education hub. The University also promoted the "Study in Hong Kong" brand, which aims to attract more non-local students to study and work in the city. Lingnan's senior management, academic staff, and students explored opportunities to work with representatives of student exchange programmes, research partnerships, and talent recruitment.
Prof S. Joe Qin, President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science at Lingnan University, addressed the distinguished guests, saying "The University's Lingnan-60 Global Talent Recruitment programme has rapidly assembled a top-tier engineering, artificial intelligence, and data science faculty, excelling in innovation and with great international influence. By adopting a distinctive Liberal Arts + Technology education model, we provide students with opportunities for whole-person development and interdisciplinary academic exchange. We are taking this opportunity to demonstrate Lingnan's position as a leading research-oriented liberal arts university, comprehensive in arts and sciences in the digital era, to foster closer collaborative relationships with the global higher education community, to attract more non-local talents to the Lingnan family, and to nurture future leaders with an ambitious international vision."
There were presidents, senior management, and representatives from many of the world's top 100 universities, as well as highly respected institutions such as Nanyang Technological University, KU Leuven, UC Berkeley, Korea University, and the University of Warwick. Led by Prof Bradley R. Barnes, Special Advisor to President on Internationalization and Director of Global Education at Lingnan University, together with a group of Lingnan students, the delegation toured campus facilities epitomising cultural diversity, and visited the student residences. The visit showed how exchange students from around the world engage with faculty and peers at Lingnan University through shared spaces and residential activities, and learn to appreciate of the spiritual values inherent in Chinese culture.
The delegation also visited the new Wu Jieh Yee Lingnan Hub, a multipurpose complex designed for shared living and contact between faculty and students, and to encourage closer connections within the Lingnan community. They also toured the seven-storey Lingnan Education Organization Building currently under construction, which will be equipped with state‑of‑the‑art teaching and research facilities, and house the School of Data Science and the interdisciplinary research hub, strengthening Lingnan's academic and research excellence.
Seemi NISAR, a Year 4 Economics student from Pakistan, shared her learning experience during the exchange session: "These past few years can be summed up in one phrase—'stepping out of my comfort zone'. Although I initially faced the unknown and challenges when I came to Hong Kong, it was through these experiences that I gained the most valuable opportunities for learning and personal growth. Lingnan's exchange programmes, internship opportunities, and service-learning initiatives have allowed me to accumulate rich international experience beyond academics, and truly feel my holistic development."
Zhansaya MAKHAMBETALIYEVA, a Year 1 Data Science student from Kazakhstan, added: "Lingnan offers a learning environment that combines rigorous academic training with diverse extracurricular experiences, enabling students to challenge themselves and gain a sense of accomplishment in a multicultural setting, beyond the classroom."
Lingnan University supports the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China in making Hong Kong into an international post-secondary education hub, and promotes the 'Study in Hong Kong' brand. The University's international influence has grown, and it came first globally for SDG 4: Quality Education in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Impact Rankings 2025. For the first time, Lingnan was also in the top 301–350 universities worldwide of the THE World University Rankings 2026, and its international outlook placed 47th. Over 20 per cent of Lingnan scholars are on Stanford University's list of the World's Top 2% Scientists.
The APAIE Conference and Exhibition, one of the three most successful international education conferences, is sponsored and hosted this year by the eight Hong Kong universities funded by the University Grants Committee. Themed "Asia-Pacific Partnerships for the Global Good", it will bring together over 3,000 higher education leaders and experts from more than 70 countries and regions to explore critical issues and emerging trends in higher education. The APAIE Conference and Exhibition will also have pre-workshops, keynote lectures, parallel sessions, roundtable discussions, networking functions, and local university campus tours.
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Lingnan University welcomes nearly 200 higher education leaders from all over the world to its internationalised learning environment and "Study in Hong Kong" advantages
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Randstad Malaysia, the globally leading recruitment and HR services agency, has expanded its physical footprint at Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur, adding Level 5 to its existing office presence at Level 3A. The real estate expansion directly supports a 15% Year-on-Year (YoY) increase in internal headcount, reflecting sustained demand across both permanent recruitment and flexible workforce solutions despite broader regional macroeconomic caution.
The expansion comes on the back of a strong commercial performance in the first half of 2026, where Randstad Malaysia recorded a 25% Year-on-Year (YoY) increase in total revenue. This performance highlights growing demand across the agency's permanent recruitment, flexible contracting, and outsourced payroll desks as Malaysian enterprises rebuild their talent acquisition strategies.
TLDR ; Summary
- Physical footprint expansion: Randstad Malaysia expands its Bangsar South presence by securing Level 5 alongside Level 3A to support a 15% YoY internal headcount growth.
- Commercial growth: The firm posted a 25% YoY revenue growth in 1H 2026 across its permanent, contracting, and payrolling divisions.
- Emerging industry desks: Specialised hiring capabilities were launched for high-growth verticals, including Data Centres, Renewable Energy, Banking, and Education.
- Enterprise AI integration: Full deployment of AI across workflows has accelerated recruitment speed and candidate sourcing.
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Driving Total Workforce Agility Across Permanent and Flexible Desks
As business leaders across Malaysia navigate changing economic landscapes, organisations are increasingly seeking recruitment partners capable of delivering both long-term leadership stability and short-term operational agility. Randstad Malaysia's 25% revenue surge reflects a market-wide pivot towards total workforce strategies that balance permanent placements with agile, project-based talent.
Activity was particularly pronounced across the agency's specialised corporate recruitment areas, including Construction, Engineering, Supply Chain, Shared Services, and Technology. By offering comprehensive solutions across permanent placements, contract staffing, and managed payroll, Randstad enables employers to scale complex projects without incurring unnecessary fixed overheads.
"While extended decision-making cycles persist in the broader market, business opportunities remain abundant for companies agile enough to seize them. Organisations are moving away from rigid hiring frameworks in favour of total workforce strategies. By strengthening both our permanent recruitment and flexible contracting capabilities, we help clients secure critical executive leadership while maintaining the project-based agility required to scale."
— Fahad Naeem, Country Director at Randstad Malaysia
This dual approach aligns with findings from the Randstad Malaysia 2026 Market Outlook & Salary Guide, which reveals that 17% of local job seekers are actively open to contract roles. The trend is fueled by Gen Z professionals seeking diverse project exposure and senior talent pursuing specialised consultancy assignments.
Operational Scaling: Enterprise AI Sourcing and Strategic Specialisations
To support its physical and commercial growth, Randstad Malaysia focused its 1H 2026 operations on three core pillars: specialisation, internal talent development, and footprint expansion in emerging sectors.
The agency established specialised recruitment desks targeting high-growth industries, including Data Centres, Renewable Energy, Education, and Banking. Simultaneously, Randstad enhanced its service delivery by embedding AI into daily recruitment workflows.
Supporting Malaysia's High-Value Economic Transformation
The office expansion at Bangsar South positions Randstad Malaysia to better serve multinationals and domestic enterprises addressing specialised skill shortages. Data from the Randstad Malaysia Workmonitor 2026 shows that while 95% of local employers express confidence in their business growth trajectories, 52% of employees report taking on extra working hours or side roles to cushion cost-of-living pressures.
By expanding its consulting teams and infrastructure, Randstad Malaysia bridges the gap between corporate growth objectives and candidate career expectations across permanent, contract, and executive search functions.
Partner With Randstad For Data-Driven Talent Strategies
Randstad is the world's leading talent company with the vision to be the world's most equitable and specialized talent company. We are a partner of choice for talent and clients. We have a deep understanding of the labor market to help our clients create the high-quality, diverse and agile workforces they need to succeed.
Headquartered in the Netherlands, Randstad operates in 39 markets and has approximately 38,000 employees. In 2025, we supported nearly 150,000 clients and over 1.7 million talent, generating a revenue of €23.1 billion. Randstad N.V. is listed on the Euronext Amsterdam.
Partner with our recruitment specialists to gain access to more industry trends and secure your next key hire. Learn more by visiting Randstad Malaysia website at https://www.randstad.com.my/.
Liyana Yahaya
liyana.yahaya@randstad.com.my
+60139577495
Marketing Lead - Randstad Malaysia & Singapore
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Randstad Malaysia scales operations amid strong growth in permanent and flexible talent solutions
