AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMalaysia’s Wage Floor: The government plans to raise the minimum wage to RM2,000 a month from June 2027, while asking employers to prioritize local applicants and giving smaller businesses time to adjust. Canada’s Payrolls: Employment fell by 49,600 in August, largely as temporary Census jobs ended; annual wage growth accelerated to 3.7%. U.S. Labor Market: Weekly unemployment claims slipped to 194,000, a low since mid-July, though job growth remains modest. Job-Search Scams: UAE applicants are warned to avoid recruiters demanding upfront fees or sensitive banking details, and to verify employers independently. AI and Jobs: Warnings about AI-driven job losses are growing, even as companies weigh how to adapt workforces and retrain staff. Skills Pipeline: Ghana and U.S. partners are planning vocational programs to better match training with employers’ needs.
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