Daily HR News 7.2.2025
1. Malaysia's Petronas to cut jobs to ensure survival, reports say
Petronas will downsize its workforce to ensure long-term survival amid global challenges, CEO Tengku Muhammad Taufik said. The move isn't linked to Sarawak's gas deal but aims to sustain contributions to Malaysia. With shrinking margins and declining output, Petronas plans to diversify beyond oil and gas, including ventures into clean energy like blue ammonia.
2. Malaysian Medical Association: Improve nurses’ work conditions, not make entry easy
The Malaysian Medical Association opposes lowering nursing diploma entry requirements, urging the government to improve nurses’ pay, working conditions, and career growth instead. With a projected 60% nurse shortage by 2030, MMA suggests increasing public nursing school intake while maintaining quality. Competition from other fields also affects enrolment, making better incentives crucial for retention.
Source: https://www.theborneopost.com/2025/02/07/malaysian-medical-association-improve-nurses-work-conditions-not-make-entry-easy/