Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- Labour Day has traditionally been associated with stability. It commemorates the struggle for fair wages, reasonable working hours and safer conditions.

For decades, it symbolised a promise that hard work would be rewarded with steady employment and a predictable path forward.

In many parts of the world, including Malaysia, that promise shaped how generations viewed their careers.

Today, that landscape looks very different.

Across industries, roles evolve faster than policies can be rewritten. Artificial intelligence is reshaping workflows, reducing certain entry-level functions while creating new expectations.

Geopolitical tensions, including ongoing uncertainties in the Middle East, influence oil prices, trad...