AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMalaysia’s Wage and Hiring Policy: Employers will be required to prioritize local candidates through MyFutureJobs as Malaysia plans a RM2,000 monthly minimum wage from June 2027. More than four million workers are expected to benefit, with a phased rollout for smaller businesses. A new program will also train and certify caregivers, aiming to professionalize the workforce as the population ages. AI and Retention: SHL research finds workers displaced by AI may return only on better terms: 51% would seek a substantial pay rise, 42% job-security guarantees and 40% transparency on AI use. Workforce Restructuring: Amazon is cutting about 250 jobs in its Devices and Services division, while Disney’s parks unit is shedding at least 100 roles. Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to as many as 60,000 employees as it manages rising AI costs. Minimum Wage Debate: The UK’s Low Pay Commission has advised pausing plans to align the 18–20 minimum wage with the adult rate, warning that further equalization carries risks.
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