Foreign-Worker Hiring Digitized in Malaysia: KESUMA says foreign worker applications are now fully online via FWCMS, aiming to cut manual submissions, reduce office visits, and speed approvals, with a 14-day Conditional Approval Letter target—while stressing requirements and regulatory scrutiny haven’t been loosened. Workforce Skills Push in Sabah: Sabah’s CM backs stronger TVET and oil-and-gas focused training, citing RM39.24m in human capital programmes and a new career carnival to connect talent with industry. AI at the Frontline: A Dayforce-linked survey of frontline workers finds AI rollouts are uneven, with productivity hurt by disconnected workflows and minimal training compared with corporate deployments. Trade and Jobs Pressure in Canada: United Steelworkers warns new 50% US tariffs will hit workers and communities, urging Ottawa to pair retaliation with faster support for affected industries and improved income protection. HR, Safety, and Compliance Spotlight: Oman’s Otech and Remedy will launch an AI-enabled “Rise Talent” platform for talent, performance, and HR analytics; meanwhile, a US HR breach shows attackers using social engineering to steal employee data. Workplace Harassment Case: A Hyderabad hotel chairman faces a complaint alleging sexual harassment and HR/IT threats that allegedly forced an employee out. Education and Evaluation Policy: Nevada’s Carson City superintendent seeks to eliminate a state staff evaluation system, arguing it’s burdensome and not delivering results. Job Market Reality Check (Dubai): A Dubai HR manager says the market is “really tight,” with experienced candidates applying for entry-level roles—urging workers not to quit without another offer.