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Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan has reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to prioritising local employment opportunities, stating that foreign workers should only be hired when domestic candidates are unavailable.
The Malaysian Employers Federation has urged employers to strengthen verification and human oversight in recruitment as AI transforms hiring. Growing use of AI-generated applications and deepfake technology poses integrity risks.
Malaysia's Academy in Industry programme merges theoretical training with real workplace experience, achieving nearly 89% employment rates within six months. The government targets 50,000 participants by 2030 as part of broader TVET transformation efforts.
While job-hopping dominates modern career narratives, many Malaysian professionals remain committed to single employers. Their loyalty stems from learning opportunities, supportive cultures, and alignment between work and personal values.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the government's commitment to prioritising employment for Malaysian citizens while conducting a careful review of sectors genuinely requiring foreign workers, emphasising stronger enforcement against illegal labour practices.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says Malaysia's TVET institutions guarantee 100% graduate employability by partnering with industry to align curricula with labour market demands, enabling job offers before course completion.
Malaysia's Health Ministry aims to absorb all house officers into permanent positions immediately after completing their training by 2028, with 4,500 contract medical officers transitioning to permanent roles this year alone.
Malaysia's unemployment rate has improved to 2.9% last year from 3.2% in 2024, with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid attributing the decline to expanded technical and vocational training programs.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled the Bakat MADANI initiative, a collaborative national programme designed to equip 25,000 individuals with employment skills and career opportunities across strategic sectors including semiconductors and renewable energy.
Parliament's opening week saw passage of only the Road Transport Amendment Bill, which strengthens enforcement against illegal racing. Lawmakers debated rising retrenchments, border security funding, and new online safety rules for social media platforms.
Malaysia's employment landscape remains stable with unemployment at just 0.04% as of late June, down 20% from May. Job redeployment programmes have accelerated placements significantly, signalling effective government intervention.
The Malaysian Association of Employment Agencies has unveiled an insurance programme designed to protect both employers and domestic workers, filling gaps in coverage for abscondment, medical expenses, and illness-related absences.
China's National Ethnic Affairs Commission minister has rejected allegations of forced labour in Xinjiang, stating all employment is voluntary and pointing to job creation and rising incomes across the region.
Malaysia's agricultural TVET sector has trained 25,601 skilled workers, with 2024 graduate employment rates rising to 81%. The ministry emphasises training's role in addressing food security concerns.
A major PwC study shows artificial intelligence is reshaping labour markets unevenly. Companies using AI to enhance human skills see stronger growth and productivity, while those pursuing cost-cutting automation fall behind. Specialist AI roles are surging.