Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (3rd left) launch the 2025 National Labour Day celebration at the Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil. With prime minister from left is Human Resources Minister Steven Sim, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan […]

GEORGE TOWN: Artificial Intelligence (AI) will reshape Malaysia’s job market and create thousands of new opportunities, says Human Resources Minister Steven Sim. He said AI would not replace workers but instead create new roles and redefine existing ones in the country’s job landscape. “We have to move on from what I call ‘worry to strategy’. […]

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is adopting a holistic approach to prepare Malaysia’s workforce for the challenges posed by automation and artificial intelligence (AI), including the risk of job displacement, says Human Resources Minister Steven Sim. He said the ministry is currently undertaking a comprehensive review through the National Labour and Human Resources Policy Study, which […]

IN A significant stride towards integrated workforce recruitment, Talent Corporation Malaysia Bhd (TalentCorp), a strategic think tank under the Human Resources Ministry (Kesuma), has rolled out a centralised digital ecosystem to streamline expatriate talent hiring procedures. The new system integrates the MYFutureJobs platform and Foreign Workers Integrated Management System (ePPAx) into Xpats Gateway, simplifying the […]

KULAI: The Human Resources Ministry has launched a Smart Classroom Proof-of-Concept to modernise teaching and learning, involving six campuses under its Manpower Department (JTM). Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said the pilot project, in collaboration with Huawei Technologies Malaysia, will run for six months in selected JTM Advanced Technology Training Centres (Adtec). “This is part […]

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is moving forward with bold and comprehensive labour reforms as it aims to further empower workers, strengthen unions and ensure equitable rights across all regions and sectors, including the gig economy, says Human Resources Minister Steven Sim. He said Malaysia’s commitment to labour rights was unwavering and continued to evolve in line with […]

Kota Kinabalu: Minister of Human Resources Steven Sim Chee Keong said Sabah and Sarawak workers cannot enjoy lesser legal protection than their peninsula counterparts. “All workers in Malaysia must be treated equally. With the enforcement of the ordinance amendments, we have ended two decades of injustice,” he said, during a working visit, recently. Steven stressed the […]

KUALA LUMPUR: The establishment of an Asean Green and Digital Skills Taskforce can unite the region and keep it future-ready, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid, who is also the National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council chairman, said the proposed regional movement would allow for concrete […]

PETALING JAYA: The role of human resources (HR) leaders and professionals has evolved significantly and now plays a critical role in helping businesses deliver desired outcomes to shareholders. FGV Holdings Bhd group chief human capital officer and Malaysia Institute of Human Resource Management (MIHRM) deputy president Razman Radzi said the role of HR professionals in the […]

KUALA LUMPUR: In line with Malaysia’s role as the Asean chair for 2025, the Human Resources Ministry (KESUMA) and its agencies are spearheading a series of high-impact programmes. These initiatives are designed to empower human capital, promote the rights and welfare of workers, and develop a sustainable and inclusive employment ecosystem across the Asean region. […]