Workplace
MEF Highlights Labour Weakness
Malaysia's Migrant Repatriation Programme 2.0 extended to May 2027; industry groups call for policy clarity and faster foreign worker approvals.
Category: Jobs
Jobs
REHDA Launches RIYI 2026 Mentorship to Boost Graduate Workforce Readiness
REHDA launches RIYI mentorship linking students with industry leaders to improve employability and address graduate underemployment challenges nationwide.
Workplace
Bestinet defends FWCMS: System successfully dismantled foreign worker cartels
Bestinet defends FWCMS against allegations, highlighting its role in combating exploitation and improving foreign worker management in Malaysia.
Business News
Palm Garden Hotel Putrajaya Appoints Marshall Chai as General Manager
Marshall Chai brings over 14 years of hospitality experience to lead Palm Garden Hotel Putrajaya into its next chapter.
Business News
70% of Malaysians are happy at work, but stress, burnout tell a different story
Despite 70% of Malaysians feeling happy at work, stress and burnout persist, indicating a need for supportive workplace improvements.
Jobs
Remote Recruiter Earns $280,000 by Juggling Three Jobs Before Layoffs End Strategy
US recruiter earned $280,000 juggling three remote jobs from 2022 before layoffs hit, later facing unemployment and pivoting careers for stability in insurance sector.
Workplace
Tech Industry Faces “Low Fire, Low Hire” as Layoffs Continue
Tech layoffs continue in 2026, with 40,000 jobs cut as firms pivot to AI, streamline operations, and correct pandemic over-hiring.
Workplace
Disney to Cut 1,000 Jobs in Latest Restructuring Drive
Disney plans to lay off 1,000 employees as part of Project Imagine, focusing on cost reduction and marketing unification.
Business News
US Jobs Surge to 15-Month High, Fed Holds Cautious Amid Iran War
The U.S. labor market rebounded in March with nonfarm payrolls rising +178K, the strongest gain since Dec-24.
Tech
Oracle Lays Off Thousands Amid AI Push
Oracle is laying off thousands of employees globally to restructure and invest in AI, while restructuring costs may reach $2.1 billion.
Workplace
Unemployment Rate Holds at 2.9% in Jan-26
Malaysia’s unemployment rate remained steady at 2.9% in January 2026, despite a decrease in job vacancies, particularly in the services sector.
Business News
YY Circle Malaysia to expand retail promoter workforce to 600, eyes US$14 mil revenue
YY Circle Malaysia aims to grow its workforce from 120 to 600 promoters as it targets US$14 million revenue in 2026.
Artificial Intelligence
Block Data Analyst Laid Off. Says AI Automating His Work, Cost Him His Job!
Block analyst Ivan Ureña-Valdes laid off amid AI-driven cuts, reflecting growing automation pressures and uncertainty about future data roles.
Politics
Bestinet, Founder Sue Media Outlets for RM1 Billion Over Defamation
Bestinet and founder Aminul Islam sue 10 parties, including Bloomberg and Malaysiakini, seeking RM1 billion over alleged defamatory reports
Artificial Intelligence
EC-Council Expands AI Certification Portfolio as Malaysia Scales National AI Capability and Workforce Readiness
Aligned with Malaysia’s national AI push and the National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO), four new AI certifications and Certified CISO v4 build role-ready skills…
United States
US Job Market Steady as Trade Deficit Swells, Fed Seen Holding Rates for Now
US jobless claims stayed low while the trade deficit widened sharply, reinforcing expectations the Federal Reserve will delay further rate cuts.