Malaysia’s labour force statistics have remained positive this year, as employment is projected to expand by 2.3% to reach 17.2 million persons by 2026.

Supporting this outlook, a recent Robert Walters survey found that 86% of organisations plan to maintain or increase hiring within the next 6 to 12 months, with a majority hiring for contract roles in 2026.

As we look to the year ahead, how will this trending shift impact Malaysia’s talent landscape, where permanent employment has long been the preferred choice for professionals and organisations?

Country Manager, Robert Walters Malaysia, Gan Hua Choon shares the full insight.