Malaysians also willing to reskill to stay relevant amid AI rise
Nearly half of Malaysians are already using generative AI at work monthly, according to a new report from SEEK, which also found a high level of willingness to upskill in the wake of new technology.
SEEK's report found that 44% of Malaysians are already using GenAI at work, matching the adoption rate in Southeast Asia (44%) and slightly higher than the global average (39%).
"This high adoption rate in Malaysia can be attributed to the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Roadmap 2021-2025, which promotes AI use across various sectors," the report read.
Source: Decoding Global Talent 2024 - GenAI Edition
The top use of GenAI at work is for writing tasks, as cited by 56% of Malaysians, according to the report. Other uses of GenAI include:
Using GenAI at work has led to reduced time taken to perform non-essential tasks, according to 56% of the Malaysian respondents. Other benefits they cited include:
However, the impact of GenAI is also triggering upskilling concerns among Malaysians.
Former Malaysian Human Resources Minister V. Sivakumar previously warned that the country may need to retrain 50% of its workforce as about 4.5 million could lose their jobs in the wake of GenAI.
SEEK's report found that 51% of the respondents believe some of their tasks at work will change due to GenAI, and they will likely need some reskilling.
Another 23% believe their job will transform and they will need significant reskilling. A smaller five per cent, on the other hand, believe demand for their job will significantly decrease due to GenAI and they may need to reskill for a different role.
As a result of these concerns, 58% of Malaysians said they are willing to reskill to stay relevant during the AI revolution.
Source: Decoding Global Talent 2024 - GenAI Edition
