O c t o b e r 2 The Future of Jobs

Technology adoption
Share of companies surveyed
Internet of things and connected devices
Big data analytics
Encryption and cyber security
Artificial intelligence (e.g. machine learning,
neural networks, NLP)
Text, image and voice processing
Robots, non-humanoid (industrial automation,
drones, etc.)
Augmented and virtual reality
E-commerce and digital trade
Distributed ledger technology (e.g. blockchain)
3D and 4D printing and modelling
Emerging skills
Skills identified as being in high demand within their organization, ordered
by frequency
1.
Emotional intelligence
2.
Creativity, originality and initiative
3.
Analytical thinking and innovation
4.
Technology design and programming
5.
Complex problem-solving
6.
Active learning and learning strategies
7.
Troubleshooting and user experience
8.
Systems analysis and evaluation
9.
Leadership and social influence
10.
Critical thinking and analysis
11.
Technology use, monitoring and control
12.
Resilience, stress tolerance and flexibility
13.
Reasoning, problem-solving and ideation
14.
Service orientation
15.
Instruction, mentoring and teaching
Country Profile
Malaysia
Working Age Population
16,231,000
1 / 2
66.3%
74.2%
58.4%
18.8%
65.2%
64.4%
Unempl. rate among workers with adv. educ.
—
Unempl. rate among workers with basic educ.
—
12.2%
77.6%
21.7%
32.7%
1.7%
Unemployment rate
—
Unemployment, monthly
—
Unemployment rate change
—
Unemployment rate change, women
—
Unemployment rate change, men
—
94%
94%
88%
88%
75%
73%
73%
69%
56%
56%
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