AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoImmigration Crackdown: Malaysia’s Immigration Department will revoke all Temporary Employment Visit Passes (PLKS) fraudulently approved after MyIMMs hacking, with MACC saying more people and arrests are expected and bank accounts are being frozen. Workplace Rules: A TSB/ Santander WFH dispute is heading toward employment tribunal claims as staff face a mandatory three-day office push, raising fresh questions for HR on flexible-work reversals. Green Card Uncertainty: The August Visa Bulletin will let some family-sponsored applicants file sooner, while employment-based categories face tighter “final action” limits, alongside upcoming public charge changes. Hiring & Layoffs Watch: Singapore reported 19 straight quarters of employment growth in 2Q 2026, but retrenchments rose; Germany’s jobless rate also ticked up in July amid weaker demand. Career Pathways: Qatar’s Awqaf summer programme is training young Qataris for government work; India’s IOEMS is pitching grassroots training-to-employment support for unemployed youth. Talent & Skills: LinkedIn is adding “AI slop” flags to tune its systems, while Digital Academy 360 is doubling down on AI-assisted, career-focused digital marketing training. Jobs & Mobility: Kenya’s Joby partnership aims to streamline verified youth hiring in Machakos, and Namibia’s Namdeb hosted a local career fair to reach learners in remote areas.
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