Malaysia's workplace evolving: the biggest risk isn't AI replacing jobs but falling behind the skills employers needed
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Malaysia's workplace is undergoing significant transformation driven by AI, digitalization, and the green economy, with the primary risk being a skills mismatch rather than job replacement. Approximately 18% of the workforce across 10 strategic sectors may face major changes due to AI and technological adoption over the next 2 to 5 years. The focus is on upskilling workers and evolving HR from an administrative role to a strategic business partner, emphasizing human-machine collaboration and personalized employee experiences.
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