JIOS Consulting

04/05/2026

🚨 47% Surge in Layoffs in Malaysia — What’s Really Happening?

Malaysia just recorded 24,100 retrenchments in Q1 2026 alone 👉 a sharp +47% increase YoY!

At first glance, this looks alarming.
But here’s the deeper truth 👇

🔍 This is NOT just a job crisis — it’s a structural shift

• Manufacturing is under pressure from global demand
• Services & retail are cutting jobs… but ALSO hiring
• Jobs are not disappearing — they are changing

📍 Where is it happening most?
Selangor (29.3%) & Kuala Lumpur (25.6%)
→ More than HALF of all retrenchments

👨‍💼 Who is most affected?
Not fresh grads.
👉 Mid-career professionals (30–45)
👉 High-skill workers (53.7%)

This is the real wake-up call.

🛠️ The Government is stepping in — aggressively

Through KESUMA & PERKESO:

✅ RM710 million (PACE) resilience package
✅ Higher training support (RM4K → RM7K)
✅ RM1,000 mobility allowance
✅ Faster re-employment incentives (up to 50%)
✅ Target: 200,000 job placements via MYFutureJobs
✅ Massive reskilling push (AI, automation, green economy)

💡 What this REALLY means

We are entering a new phase:

👉 Jobs are evolving faster than skills
👉 Stability now depends on adaptability
👉 “Secure jobs” are being replaced by “relevant skills”

🔥 The question is no longer: Will jobs disappear?
It’s: Are you ready for the new ones?

💬 What do you think — is this a temporary spike or a long-term shift?

03/04/2026

Is your college degree becoming obsolete in the AI era? 🚨🎓

A recent Stanford study reveals a shocking reality: Employmet for young software developers (ages 22-25) has plummeted by 20%, while older workers over 30 are actually seeing job growth of 6% to 12%!

Why? Because AI can now do standard entry-level tasks—like organizing data, drafting documents, and running basic analysis—in just seconds.

👉 As Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently pointed out, programming is essentially just "typing" now. What AI can't replace yet is human judgment, experience, and domain expertise.

With 95% of companies no longer considering a degree a hard requirement for entry-level jobs, it's time to stop relying on a piece of paper.

💡 What you should do instead: According to the Nvidia CEO, find an annoying task in your industry, spend a weekend using AI to solve it, and build a tangible portfolio.

In a nutshell, if you want to win the hearts of big corporations, don’t just prove you might be capable—show them what you are capable of!

Does your degree make you feel more secure or more anxious today? Let's discuss in the comments! 👇💬

12/02/2026

12/02/2026

Setinggi-tinggi penghargaan dan terima kasih kepada Tun Ali Rustam, Yang di-Pertua Negeri Melaka, atas kesempatan yang diberikan kepada kami untuk menghadap beliau di Istana.

Kami amat berbesar hati dapat berkongsi perkembangan terkini teknologi AI di China serta menerima sokongan beliau terhadap inisiatif yang dibentangkan.🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

12/02/2026

It is my great honour to present this token of appreciation to Ungku Datuk Faizal, Head of the ADC to His Majesty the Sultan of Johor, in sincere gratitude for his visit and his kind assistance in presenting the gift to the Princess of Johor.

12/02/2026

I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to Tun Mohd Ali Rustam, Governor of Melaka, and Pax Ali Mangudadatu, Governor of Sultan Kudarat Province, for giving me the valuable opportunity to present our AI Leadership Immersion Program in China to entrepreneurs from cities across the Philippines.

It was truly inspiring to connect with such dynamic and forward-thinking business leaders who are ready to embrace AI transformation and lead their industries into the future.

Thank you once again for your trust and support. Together, we build stronger bridges between nations, industries, and the future of AI.

16/09/2025

🌏 AI Is Changing the World – Are You Ready?

On August 25, Malaysia Phronesis Academy Business School together with JIOS Group led a group of Malaysian entrepreneurs to Hangzhou for the Alibaba AI Study Tour — a mind-opening journey into the future of business!

✨ 3 Highlights of This Trip:
🤖 Hands-on AI for Office & Operations – Participants learned how to use AI tools to auto-generate reports and streamline administrative processes, making business operations faster and more efficient.

📈 Smart Marketing & Automated Livestreaming – They practiced using AI to simplify content creation and live commerce operations, reducing costs and boosting sales.

🧠 Cutting-Edge Brain-Machine Tech – For the first time, participants visited BrainCo, one of Hangzhou’s “Six Little Dragons,” and witnessed how brain-computer interface tech allows you to control robotic hands and feet with your mind — just like in a sci-fi movie!

Many participants said this trip let them see what the business world will look like five years from now — and they couldn’t wait to implement AI in their companies as soon as they returned home.

🔥 Next Alibaba AI Study Tour is now open for registration!
👉 Want to future-proof your business and ride the AI wave?
📩 DM us now for details!

10/07/2025

During our recent AI Transformation Tour in Hangzhou, a group of Malaysian entrepreneurs had the unique opportunity to engage directly with the leading minds behind Alibaba Cloud’s AI innovations. As one of the key players in China’s AI development, Alibaba Cloud has made remarkable progress—its latest large language model, Qwen 3.0, is among the most advanced in the world.

One highlight of the visit was our involvement in a major project to be launched by end of the year. This project aims to use AI technology and database from Alibaba Group to help more Chinese travelers discover Malaysia in 2026, aligning with the Visit Malaysia Year 2026.

The goal is simple: to create smarter, more personalized experiences for visitors, while helping local businesses in Malaysia grow in a sustainable way.

For young entrepreneurs, this is the right time to act. With China’s visa-free policy and Visit Malaysia Year ahead, AI can open new doors for those ready to tap into cross-border opportunities. Join us on the next tour and see what’s possible.

24/06/2025

Selling to China is no longer just a distant dream. We've helped Oriental Kopi take the first step by connecting them with the Tmall team to explore cross-border e-commerce opportunities in the Chinese market😍😍😋

🇲🇾 A Malaysian brand, rooted in our local culture, now gaining traction in one of the most competitive markets in the world. It’s time for a beloved Malaysian brand to shine in China!

👉 The truth is, Chinese consumers who can afford imported products aren’t just buying things — they’re buying stories, brands, and values they can connect with.

If you're a Malaysian entrepreneur thinking about expanding, this is worth exploring.
Cross-border e-commerce has lowered the barriers. You no longer need a physical store or a huge budget to start.

But you do need:
✅ A clear brand story
✅ A product that speaks to quality
✅ And the right partner to help you build your brand on Chinese social media

✨✨If you are ready to explore the 1.1 billion Chinese consumers market, leave us a comment below and we will get back to you with more information😊

26/05/2025

“They’re not just working harder — they’re operating on a completely different level.”

That was the heartfelt remark of a Malaysian participant from the recently concluded May Alibaba AI Study Tour.

👍 When we visited the Alibaba Cloud headquarters,
we finally realized the vast gap between us and Chinese companies in digitalization.

👍 At the headquarters of SHENHAO Robotics, we saw robots working tirelessly, replacing ten human workers without rest.
That’s when it hit us — the automation gap isn’t just wide, it’s from another era.

💪 But when we stepped into the humble Lakeside Garden House, where Jack Ma and the original 18 founders of Alibaba began their journey, we rediscovered our sense of mission, purpose, and why we started our business in the first place.

In Malaysia, we open shops, run factories, fight on price, and constantly worry about survival.

👉 Meanwhile, in China, more and more businesses no longer hire people:
AI handles customer service 24/7, edits videos, does accounting, even writes marketing content.

They’re not flooding the Malaysian market with cheap goods using manpower —
they’re using tech power to rewrite the rules.

You think their only advantage is being “cheap”?

You’re wrong.

They’re powered by an entire business ecosystem built on AI.

On June 30, we’re heading back to China.
Not to travel — but to see the future with our own eyes.

This is not just another trip. It’s a chance — for you, or your next generation — to truly understand who your future competitors will be, and what tools they’re bringing to the game.

You say you’re too busy? No time?
Then at the very least, let your child go see what they’ll be up against.

Jack Ma once said:
“Don’t wait for your competitors to arrive before you ask why you’ve fallen behind.”

If you’re still hesitating, you might already be losing.

Leave a message saying “I want to know more” — and we’ll get in touch with you immediately.