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In recent years, the world has seen technology develop at an accelerated pace, ushering in a new world that calls for the acquirement of new skills. The impact of technology on jobs cannot be understated, with the rise of automation changing the way tasks are carried out, putting jobs in various industries at risk. With COVID-19 now forcing organisations to speed up their adoption of technology, a key question is: Are Malaysians ready to face this new digital world?
To find out, we asked the Malaysian public to share their views on their preparedness to work alongside technology. Our survey was carried out from 20 April 2020 to 22 May 2020. During this period, Malaysia was under a Movement Control Order (MCO), followed by a Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 986 participants responded to our survey.
70% believe technology will change their current jobs in 3-5 years |
34% are worried about automation putting jobs at risk |
71% believe technological developments will improve their job prospects in the future |
93% would accept the opportunity to better understand or use technology |
46% are provided with all the necessary tools to be effective when working remotely |
General agreement that technology is changing jobs
78% believe automation brings more opportunities than risks, yet 34% are worried about automation putting jobs at risk.