AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEngineering Regulation & Skills: Malaysia is moving proposed amendments to the Registration of Engineers Act 1967 to strengthen the Board of Engineers Malaysia’s regulatory and enforcement powers, with a parallel push to boost TVET for a more job-ready workforce. Workforce Inclusion: Indonesia is targeting 100,000 people with disabilities for job readiness through government-backed vocational training and skills modules, emphasizing competence over “pity.” HR Tech & Hiring: Jobsdb by SEEK held its HR Conference 2026 in Hong Kong for nearly 500 HR leaders, focusing on AI-driven talent matching and a new “Personalised Targeting” feature. AI Governance for HR: The EU AI Act’s latest enforcement phase raises immediate transparency and AI literacy expectations for employers, even as some employment-related obligations are deferred to 2027. Global Mobility & Payroll Complexity: A $50mn funding round for BIPO spotlights the growing HR challenge of managing payroll and compliance across distributed teams. Health Workforce Training: AIIMS Delhi launched a customised retina training programme to tackle specialist shortages by training more than 100 ophthalmologists over three years. Evolving Workplace Expectations: A report on US hiring in Europe highlights structural differences like notice periods that can derail recruitment plans mid-process.
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