Angkasapuri:Rapid technological advancements such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the gig economy, and e-commerce require balanced workforce planning and regulation to prevent potential social problems and negative impacts on the local job market.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil emphasized the need for regulation to maintain workers' welfare and protect the existing business ecosystem. He warned that unregulated technological development could lead to adverse consequences, including job losses and unfair wages, which could pressure the social structure.

Fahmi highlighted the importance of striking a balance between allowing companies to innovate and preventing disruption to public order and social stability. He made these remarks while participating as a panelist in the dialogue session 'Technology Driving Change: Is Malaysian Talent Ready?' This session was part of the launch of the Communications and Multimedia Future Skills Framework (C and M FSF) and Strategic Talent Development Initiative at Angkasapuri.

The event also featured Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Zambry Abd Kadir and Deputy Minister of Human Resources Datuk Khairul Firdaus Akhbar Khan as panelists.

After the event, Fahmi assured university students, graduates, and those from Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions that new technologies would create new job opportunities. He stated that the government is committed to ensuring an adequate number of jobs, particularly for the youth, in sectors under the Ministry of Communications.

In a joint media statement with the Ministry of Communications, the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE), and the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA), it was announced that the C and M FSF launched by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) aims to serve as a strategic guide for talent development over the next five to ten years. The Future Skills Talent Council (FSTC) has been established under KESUMA's leadership, in collaboration with MCMC, while MoHE will focus on aligning the curriculum and competencies of graduates with future industry needs.