Workplace
Malaysia Labour Market Remains Resilient Amid Cost Pressures
Malaysia's labour market stayed stable with low unemployment, though rising business costs and job losses warrant monitoring.
Category: Workplace
World Business News
Qantas to Cut 850 Jobs in AI-Driven Accenture Deal
Qantas will cut 850 corporate jobs under a multi-year Accenture outsourcing partnership, citing rapid AI-driven change, with work moving mostly to India.
Business News
Trump Now says hardline deportation policy may have been too tough
Following Republican midterm losses, Donald Trump admitted his deportation policy was "too tough," hinting at immigration deals despite ramping up active enforcement.
World Business News
Hassett Says US Labour Demand Skyrocketing After Jobs Beat
White House adviser Kevin Hassett says US hiring is surging and does not expect strong jobs data to force Fed rate hikes.
Workplace
Neurons Asia helps firms turn neurodiversity into workplace strength
Neurons Asia is helping Malaysian organisations build inclusive workplaces through cognitive profiling, training and research collaboration with UTAR.
World Business News
US Adds 165,000 Jobs in October, Beating Forecasts
US payrolls rose 165,000 in October, beating forecasts, as unemployment fell to 4.1% and markets lifted bets on a Fed hike.
World Business News
American Express to Cut About 5% of Workforce, Raises 2026 Profit Forecast as Adjusted EPS Rises 13%
American Express will cut about 5% of its global workforce with a US$336 million restructuring charge, while raising its 2026 EPS forecast to US$18.30-US$18.60…
Business News
KRI: Malaysians’ Wellbeing Improves but Income Gaps Persist
Khazanah Research Institute says Malaysians remain happy as wages recover past pre-pandemic levels, but rising costs have left the poorest households with barely any…
Business News
UK Labour Market Shows Resilience
The UK's labour market improved in August, with unemployment down to 4.7% and employment rising, supporting a potential BoE rate hike.
World Business News
Japan’s Dai-ichi Life Makes A$7.9 Billion Bid to Take Full Control of Australia’s Challenger
A unit of Japan's Dai-ichi Life has proposed buying the roughly 80% of Australian annuities specialist Challenger it does not already own at A$11.80…
Byline
Rebuilding careers, reimagining work: How flexible workspaces are supporting back-to-work mothers
In Malaysia, support for returning mothers through flexible work environments is vital for workforce reintegration.
Workplace
The Talents Malaysia Wants to Bring Home — and the Talents It May Already Have
Malaysia seeks to repatriate talent abroad but must also optimize the skills of its existing foreign spouses to enhance economic contributions.
Money and Investment
Budget 2027 Wage Hikes Raise Cost Concerns
Budget 2027 focuses on fiscal consolidation, wage increases, and infrastructure spending, enhancing household support and economic growth.
wage
Budget 2027 Balances Fiscal Discipline With Wage Reforms, Supports Consumer Spending
Malaysia's Budget 2027 focuses on fiscal consolidation, significant wage increases, and consumer support measures, targeting a 3.3% fiscal deficit for economic growth.
World Business News
Will Fed pause rate hikes?
Weak U.S. jobs data lifts Fed pause hopes; Wall Street rallies while Europe gains and Asian markets trade mixed.
Workplace
Weak U.S. Jobs Data Lifts Fed Pause Hopes
FBM KLCI slightly rose 0.03%, led by technology and telecommunications; cautious market outlook remains due to economic pressures.