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.
Category: Workplace
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
wage
Malaysia Doubles Expat Salary Thresholds from June 2026
Malaysia doubles expatriate salary thresholds from June 2026 and sets fixed pass durations, signalling a tougher, longer-term framework focused on higher-value talent, localisation, and…
Jobs
Malaysia’s Unemployment Rate Dropped to Decade-Low 2.9% in November 2025
Unemployment rate falls to 2.9% in Nov 2025, lowest in decade; steady job growth outpaces labour force expansion.
Byline
What Makes Work, Work? Rethinking How Malaysia Builds for the Future
By Kathy Wong. Head of Recruitment, INFINITY8 What do we really want from work today? Stability? Flexibility? Meaning? Across Malaysia, these questions are quietly…
Artificial Intelligence
The Significant Rise of AI in Malaysia: Driving the Next Economic Leap
Artificial Intelligence is transforming Malaysia's economy and daily life, with government initiatives and investments supporting local innovation and growth.
Workplace
If you have these six traits, you are a ‘universally cool’ person
A cross-cultural study finds "cool" people share six identical traits worldwide, shaped by global media and evolving social values.
Appoinments
Sonal Malik appointed first female GM of Le Méridien Putrajaya
Marriott veteran Sonal Malik takes helm at Le Méridien Putrajaya, championing women leadership in Malaysia’s hospitality sector.
Workplace
Malaysia’s unemployment stays low at 3.0% in October 2025, labour market improves
Unemployment steady at 3.0%, employed persons rise to 17.06 million as Malaysia’s labour market continues upward trend in Oct 2025.
Fortinet
Fortinet: AI skills now critical to close 4.7 million cybersecurity talent gap
Fortinet 2025 report warns AI expertise essential as 84% see AI easing workloads but 64% lack staff skilled in AI.
Singapore
3,000 Singapore MSMEs to Receive Free AI Training Under Regional AIM ASEAN Programme
AIM ASEAN will train 3,000 Singapore MSMEs in practical AI adoption to boost competitiveness and support wider regional digital transformation goals.