KUALA LUMPUR, 25 September 2026 — Jobstreet by SEEK and the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in developing a future-ready digital workforce and supporting the continued growth of Malaysia’s digital economy.

The partnership brings together Jobstreet by SEEK’s labour market expertise and MDEC’s extensive digital ecosystem to enhance talent development initiatives, strengthen workforce planning and create more effective connections between employers and skilled digital talent.

Under the collaboration, Jobstreet by SEEK will share insights into Malaysia’s digital technology talent landscape, including labour market data, hiring trends and analysis of digital skills that are increasingly in demand. The company will also participate in talent development initiatives within MDEC’s ecosystem, including graduate employability programmes, industry forums, roundtable discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions.

MDEC, meanwhile, will leverage Jobstreet by SEEK’s labour market insights to support its talent development initiatives. Where these insights are used in MDEC reports and presentations, Jobstreet by SEEK will be acknowledged as the source. MDEC will also facilitate industry connections by supporting engagements between Jobstreet by SEEK and companies within its ecosystem that are seeking talent solutions, including Malaysia Digital (MD) Status companies and potential investors.

Nicholas Lam, Managing Director at Jobstreet by SEEK, said Malaysia’s expanding digital economy is driving continued demand for skilled talent, making access to timely and relevant labour market insights increasingly important.

He said the collaboration with MDEC would enable Jobstreet by SEEK to contribute its data and expertise to support talent development initiatives while helping employers, jobseekers and policymakers make more informed decisions. By combining insights into hiring trends and in-demand skills with MDEC’s extensive digital ecosystem, the partnership aims to strengthen Malaysia’s digital talent pipeline and better prepare the workforce for emerging opportunities.

Meanwhile, Anuar Fariz Fadzil, Chief Executive Officer of MDEC, said Malaysia’s journey towards becoming an AI Nation is ultimately about empowering Malaysians to thrive as the country advances towards its AI Nation 2030 vision.

He highlighted the importance of ensuring Malaysians have the awareness, access and capabilities needed to adapt to rapidly evolving technologies and take advantage of new opportunities. Through the collaboration, MDEC and Jobstreet by SEEK will bring together timely labour market insights and MDEC’s digital ecosystem to better align talent development with the skills and capabilities required by businesses.

The MoU represents a shared commitment by both organisations to strengthen Malaysia’s digital talent ecosystem and prepare the workforce for the evolving demands of the intelligent age. Through greater access to labour market insights, talent development initiatives and industry connections, the collaboration aims to support a more future-ready workforce and contribute to the continued development of Malaysia’s digital economy.