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Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has endorsed reviewing the service scheme for Immigration Department officers, acknowledging the long-standing nature of their requests and pledging government consideration.
The Johor Talent Development Council has successfully matched over 8,500 young professionals with local jobs paying more than RM4,000 a month, reducing reliance on cross-border work and strengthening the state's labour market.
Malaysia's Labour Department has clarified that private sector employers in Negeri Sembilan are not obligated to grant the occasional holiday declared by the state government following the conclusion of the 16th state election.
Pahang has achieved the highest labour force participation rate on Malaysia's east coast at 65.3% in the first quarter of 2026, maintaining an unemployment rate of just 1.9%, driven by government employment initiatives.
A study by Chinese researchers reveals that AI translation tools still cannot match human interpreters in handling culturally sensitive and politically complex material, challenging predictions of widespread job displacement.
Malaysia's Academy in Industry programme is reshaping vocational training by combining workplace learning with formal qualifications, enabling participants to secure employment and entrepreneurial opportunities whilst helping employers fill critical skills gaps.
Malaysia's Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan has reiterated that local workers must receive priority in job recruitment before employers turn to foreign labour, reaffirming the government's commitment to Malaysian employment.
Malaysia's Academy in Industry programme bridges the gap between education and employment by placing young people in real workplace environments while they earn nationally recognised skills credentials, with an 88.7% employment success rate.
Employment among agricultural TVET graduates has grown to 76% in 2024 from 61% six years earlier, though the sector still trails the broader TVET employment benchmark of 95%, according to a new government study.
The Malaysian Employers Federation is urging companies to balance AI efficiency with robust human oversight in recruitment, warning that generative AI and deepfakes pose significant hiring integrity risks.
Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh has rejected false claims about DBKL's workforce diversity circulating on social media, providing verified employment figures and pledging to improve hiring transparency.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the government will prioritise local employment while studying the genuine need for foreign workers across sectors, addressing concerns from small and medium enterprises facing labour shortages.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has pledged that Technical and Vocational Education and Training graduates will achieve 100% employability through close collaboration between institutions and industry players, with job offers extended before course completion.
Ireland's technology sector is experiencing significant job losses as major employers including Meta, Covalen, and TikTok restructure around artificial intelligence, threatening the economy's reliance on multinational investment.
A Ministry of Human Resources study across three regions shows flexible work arrangements significantly boost employee productivity and operational efficiency, with government offering tax incentives to encourage wider adoption.
A Malaysian background screening study reveals 15% of employment candidates have discrepancies in their records, with AI-enabled fraud becoming increasingly sophisticated and threatening organisational security.
Microsoft is cutting approximately 4,800 jobs, or 2.1% of its workforce, as the company reallocates resources toward artificial intelligence infrastructure. The restructuring affects its commercial and Xbox divisions, reflecting broader industry trends among tech giants investing heavily in AI capabilities.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has underscored the pivotal role of micro, small and medium enterprises in Malaysia's economic landscape, revealing they represent 97 per cent of all business activity while contributing roughly half of GDP.
Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry is pivoting from job creation volume to job quality, using artificial intelligence to match positions with worker qualifications and ensure higher wages.