MALAYSIAN TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIC OUTLOOK 2019/2020

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The Top Ten Job Winners Are

The Top Ten Job Losers Are

Data Analysts and Scientists

Articial Intelligence and Machine Learning Specialists

General and Operations Managers

Data Entry Clerks

Accounting, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Clerks

Administrative and Executive Secretaries

Big Data Specialists

Digital Transformation Specialists

Sales and Marketing Professionals

Assembly and Factory Workers

Client Information and Customer Service Workers

Business Services and Administration Managers

New Technology Specialist

Organizational Development Specialists

Software and Applications Developers and Analysts

Accountants and Auditors

Material-Recording and Stock-Keeping Clerks

General and Operations Managers

Information Technology Services

Information Technology Services

Source: Future of Jobs Survey 2018, World Economic Forum.

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Malaysian Technology Strategic Outlook 2019/2020 Intergration of High Technology

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