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Four individuals appeared in Shah Alam Sessions Court facing charges related to fraudulent Perkeso Daya Kerjaya 2.0 applications. The case highlights growing concerns about programme integrity amid economic pressures.
Johor's newly established Talent Development Council has successfully placed over 8,500 graduates in high-paying roles, reversing the trend of workers commuting to Singapore by offering competitive salaries and improved quality of life.
Overwhelmed by AI-generated and fraudulent job applications, companies worldwide are deploying biometric scans, facial recognition, and IP tracking to verify applicant identities. The shift reflects growing hiring fraud costing businesses tens of thousands annually.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the government's commitment to prioritising Malaysian workers for job opportunities while carefully evaluating legitimate sectoral demands for foreign labour through proper regulatory channels.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has assured that TVET graduates will enjoy near-perfect employability rates through early engagement between educational institutions and industry employers, with job offers secured before course completion.
Malaysia's unemployment rate fell to 2.9 per cent in 2024 from 3.2 per cent the previous year, according to Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamid. The improvement reflects the government's investment in vocational training and skills development.