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.
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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.
Artificial Intelligence
Cisco Reimagines Security for the Agentic Workforce
Cisco announced new AI security solutions at RSA Conference 2026 to aid businesses in managing and securing AI systems effectively.
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
AI agents set to reshape US jobs and it will be painful says engineer
Anthropic’s Claude Code could reshape US job titles, with Boris Cherny warning AI agents will disrupt computer-based work rapidly.
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…
Business News
2026 Feels Different — Why Malaysians Should Think Twice Before Taking on Big Debt
In 2026, Malaysians face mounting economic uncertainty, prompting a reevaluation of mortgages and a shift toward safe assets like gold, highlighting the need for…
Awards
British Council Celebrates Malaysian Alumni Driving Change at Study UK Awards 2026
Four Malaysian UK alumni honoured for innovation, sustainability, culture, and social action at Study UK Alumni Awards Malaysia 2026.
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.
Workplace
Zoho Corporation Expands in Malaysia with New Office to Drive Digital Transformation
Zoho opens a new office in Subang Jaya, reinforcing Malaysia’s digital economy ambitions with AI, SaaS, and cybersecurity solutions.
Accounting
Accountants Brace for 2026 with Caution Amid Subdued Global Outlook
Global accountants show caution entering 2026; Asia Pacific rebounds, Malaysia resilient with 4.9% growth despite risk