Malaysia's inflation moderates to 1.8% in October - DOSM
Malaysia's headline inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI), moderated to 1.8 per cent in October 2023, the lowest since April 2021.
Fri Nov 24 2023
Construction sector expands 9.6% to RM33.4 bil in Q3 - DOSM
The momentum was driven by a double-digit growth in the civil engineering sub-sector and a surge in the special trade activities.
Thu Nov 09 2023
Life expectancy for Singapore population declines due to COVID-19
Singapore Department of Statistics said the life expectancy data for 2020 to 2022 "assumes that the higher mortality rates due to COVID-19 apply throughout a lifetime.
Mon May 22 2023
Malaysia's inflation rises to 3.3 PCT in 2022 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation in 2022 rose to 3.3 per cent versus 2.5 per cent in 2021, with the index points standing at 127.2 last year versus 123.1 in 2021, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM)
Wed May 17 2023
Ageing nation by 2050: Government continues to enhance ecosystem for senior citizens
MoF said the Department of Statistics Malaysia projected 7.3 pct of the total population will reach the age of 65 and above by 2022.
Fri Oct 07 2022
DOSM: 2022 Aidilfitri, Ramadan bazaars record RM2.4 billion in sales
The 2022 Ramadan and Aidilfitri bazaars recorded a sales value of RM2.4 billion and created 156,361 employment opportunities, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
Wed Jun 22 2022
Malaysia's total trade surpasses RM2 trillion in 2021, fastest growth since 1994
Malaysia's total trade recorded a new achievement in 2021, surpassing RM2 trillion and recorded the fastest growth since 1994, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.
Wed Jun 08 2022
DOSM conducting new survey to gauge poverty, income levels - Mustapa
The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) is surveying household income and expenditure nationwide which is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
Sun May 15 2022
Malaysia's total trade grows 5.5 pct in Dec - DOSM
Malaysia's total trade recorded an upward trend, growing 5.5 pct in December 2021 compared to the previous month, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
Fri Feb 04 2022
New framework of the national statistical system complements Keluarga Malaysia prosperity
The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) is to be empowered as the central agency by strengthening the organisation and the modernisation of statistical services.
Thu Jan 27 2022
DOSM launches initiative as reference on current economic situation
The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) has launched the Malaysia Economic Recovery Dashboard (MERD), a platform that serves as a quick overview of the country's economic situation.
Thu Dec 02 2021
Key indicators show promising recovery momentum in Q4 and into 2022 - DOSM
Malaysia's key economic indicators signalled a promising recovery momentum towards the fourth quarter of the year (Q4) and into 2022, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
Fri Nov 26 2021
DOSM: Value of construction work done down by 21 pct in Q3
The value of construction work done in the third quarter of 2021 recorded a reduction of 21.0 per cent year-on-year, amounting to RM24.8 billion, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
Thu Nov 11 2021
Creative industry contributed RM29.4 bln to GDP in 2019
The creative industry contributed 1.9 per cent or RM29.4 billion to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2019 according to a report by the Department of Statistics Malaysia.
Mon Oct 04 2021
DoSM: CPI increases 3.4 pct to 123.2 in June 2021
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 3.4 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to 123.2 in June 2021 versus 119.1 in June 2020, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM).
Fri Jul 23 2021
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024