Malaysia's labour market is sending mixed signals. Retrenchments jumped 36% between January and May 2026 compared to last year, yet there were about 1.5 job placements for every worker retrenched over the same period. Derek Toh joins us to unpack what's really behind these numbers and whether it reflects a genuine skills mismatch. He also shares how both employers and job seekers can make better use of AI, whether it's finding the right talent or landing the right job.

<p>Malaysia's labour market is sending mixed signals. Retrenchments jumped 36% between January and May 2026 compared to last year, yet there were about 1.5 job placements for every worker retrenched over the same period. Derek Toh joins us to unpack what's really behind these numbers and whether it reflects a genuine skills mismatch. He also shares how both employers and job seekers can make better use of AI, whether it's finding the right talent or landing the right job.</p>

Helping you navigate the ever-changing universe of business, from headlines to the bottom line

<p>Helping you navigate the ever-changing universe of business, from headlines to the bottom line</p>