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…
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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.
Byline
Job demand and candidate skills show growing mismatch
Retail and consumer roles remain in stronger demand than candidate supply, while job demand shows missmatch
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.
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…
Business News
Malaysia’s Salaries to Rise by 5% in 2025 as Talent Demand Soars: Mercer Survey
Mercer’s projects a steady salary growth in Malaysia, adding that close to 24% of organizations are planning to expand their workforce, highlighting a growing…
Business News
Optimism Grows for Malaysia’s Job Market in 2025
The rise of AI and industry shifts has pushed companies to prioritise hiring for potential and equipping employees with in-demand skills - job market…
Business News
Cut in petrol subsidies and wage growth to be addressed in Budget 2025
Anwar is expected to focus on gradual fiscal changes, prioritizing wage growth and addressing inflation concerns.