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Malaysia's labour market remains stable with jobless figures declining to 6,197 as of late June, representing just 0.04% of the workforce. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah cited strong redeployment efforts and increased employment placements through government schemes.
China's National Ethnic Affairs Commission has firmly rejected allegations of forced labour in Xinjiang, characterising such claims as baseless. Officials point to employment growth and new protections for migrant workers across the region.
A comprehensive Swiss study reveals that artificial intelligence adoption has reduced entry-level job opportunities by nearly a third, with young workers expressing growing anxiety about workplace relevance.
The MACC has uncovered a coordinated fraud scheme in which company owners, agents and accountants misused personal data to illegally claim approximately RM9 million from a government employment incentive programme.
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Australian aerospace company TAE Aerospace is expanding in Malaysia, creating employment opportunities for retiring RMAF servicemen. The initiative, supported by an agreement with PERHEBAT, aims to retain skilled military personnel in the aviation sector rather than losing them to other industries.
The Social Security Organisation is hosting a TVET Career Carnival offering resume checks, personality assessments and sector-specific insights to help jobseekers better understand market demands and strengthen their prospects.
Malaysia has opened the GTPC, its first integrated national platform linking vocational education students with employers. The system aims to bridge skills gaps and boost employment opportunities in the technical sector.
Mara's network of technical and vocational institutions has achieved a remarkable 99.5% employability rate among graduates, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has launched the Global Talent and Professional Connector (GTPC), a national platform designed to match TVET graduates with industry opportunities and tackle workforce gaps.
MARA's 270 TVET institutions have achieved a 99.5% graduate employability rate, with Ahmad Zahid highlighting industry partnerships and RM7.9 billion budget allocation supporting the TVET 2.0 agenda.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced that fresh graduates in the state can now secure positions offering RM4,000 monthly or higher, reflecting improved employment prospects for young job-seekers.
Transport and Defence ministries have launched a joint initiative to create employment opportunities for armed forces veterans. Deputy PM Zahid Hamidi stressed the programme is not politically motivated ahead of any upcoming polls.
Johoreans heading to polls are most concerned about the rising cost of living, employment opportunities, and political stability, according to voter sentiment ahead of the 16th state election.
Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir says the government is prioritising sustained economic growth to protect workers' livelihoods during a period of global supply disruptions, with particular focus on ensuring adequate oil supplies.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has indicated the government will unveil measures to address rising job losses, with emphasis on emerging opportunities in technology and AI fields.
Artificial intelligence is displacing UK white-collar workers faster than in comparable nations, with translators earning less and film professionals retraining for new careers as AI adoption accelerates.
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The government has committed to swift action following a sharp 21 percent rise in job losses during April, reaching 7,057 cases. Intervention measures are expected within two weeks.
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DAP national advisor Lim Guan Eng has urged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to make micro, small and medium enterprises a priority, cautioning that without intervention the country faces compounded job losses.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reassured Malaysians that authorities are taking rapid steps to tackle the jobless situation following more than 7,000 positions lost last month.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has promised government action on job losses, directing displaced workers towards growth sectors like information technology and artificial intelligence.
Malaysia's online job market recorded 587,801 vacancies in the fourth quarter of 2025, with professional positions leading demand. Services sector contributed 84.4% of all advertisements.
The government is ramping up surveillance of essential goods pricing to combat inflation concerns. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah reported that domestic food prices remained mostly stable in mid-May, with chicken at RM9.57/kg and beef down 2% to RM38.45/kg.
California's governor has directed state agencies and industry leaders to craft strategies tackling artificial intelligence's impact on employment, including worker retraining and revised tax systems.