AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSkills Funding: Malaysia’s HRD Corp is offering employers up to a full waiver of interest on overdue training levies if they settle within three months, aiming to boost compliance and workforce development. Pay and Hiring: The government plans to raise the minimum wage to RM2,000 a month from June 2027, benefiting more than four million workers; smaller businesses will get time to adjust, and employers must prioritize local candidates. Layoffs: Amazon is cutting about 250 jobs in its devices and services unit, mostly software roles, after nearly 1,000 retail cuts earlier this month. AI and Job Security: SHL research finds workers replaced by AI may return only on better terms: 51% want higher pay, 42% job-security guarantees and 40% transparency about AI use. New Roles: Automation startup Serval plans to hire more than 100 engineers to help customers automate work across HR, finance and legal teams.
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