KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 21 -- A new study has revealed that 60 per cent of workers in Malaysia now regularly use artificial intelligence (AI) tools, marking significant growth as Malaysia deepens its engagement with AI technology.

However, the study also highlights worker confidence gaps amid burnout and training deficiencies.

Released by workforce solutions company ManpowerGroup, the Global Talent Barometer 2026 offers insights into workforce sentiment across 19 countries, including Malaysia.

The Malaysian Global Talent Barometer score stands at 73 per cent, a three-point improvement from the previous year, thanks to metrics from the Well-Being Index (74 per cent), Job Satisfaction Index (63 per cent), and Confidence Index (83 per cent). ...