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Selangor has begun formal gazetting procedures for over half of its 74 registered indigenous settlements, with officials targeting completion by year-end while addressing land zoning complications affecting some communities.
Overwhelmed by fabricated job applications and AI-generated spam, companies are turning to biometric facial recognition, IP tracking, and device analysis to verify applicants' identities before hiring decisions are made.
Bank Negara Malaysia has flagged concerns that wage growth is lagging behind productivity gains, calling for a comprehensive review of the country's wage-setting mechanisms and measures to boost skilled job creation.
While job-hopping has become common in Malaysia, many professionals remain committed to single employers. Learning opportunities, workplace culture, and alignment with personal values drive loyalty more than salary alone.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the government's commitment to prioritising local employment while acknowledging that certain sectors require foreign workers. The approach will involve joint coordination between relevant ministries and stricter enforcement against violations.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has assured that Technical and Vocational Education and Training graduates will achieve near-universal employment through early industry engagement, with job offers secured during their studies.