Up to 697,000 jobs at risk from artificial intelligence and new economy, says Ramanan


KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 42,807 people have lost jobs so far this year and up to 697,000 jobs could be at risk of being affected by artificial intelligence, the digital and green economy if they do not reskill.

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said those who lost their jobs from January up till June 12 this year were mainly affected by business closures and downsizing.

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