
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

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

M'sian economy expected to turn positive this year on COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Malaysia's economy is expected to show better prospects in the next few months based on the Leading Index performance which recorded 108.8 points in December 2020
Thu Feb 25 2021

AI Revolution: Will Malaysia’s workforce sink or swim?
AI is no longer a distant concept, it is actively transforming industries, reshaping job markets, and redefining the skills needed.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China
Beijing insists it will choose his successor, but the Dalai Lama says any successor named by China would not be respected.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025

US judge says Musk's DOGE must release records on operations run in 'secrecy'
The ruling, the first of its kind, marks an early victory for advocates pushing DOGE to be more transparent about its role in mass firings.
Tue Mar 11 2025

How to Get to Merdeka 118: Your Complete Guide
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Tue Mar 11 2025

Trump's renewed interest in Greenland lacks respect, says prime minister
Greenland, whose population is only 57,000, belongs to its people and that it should decide on its own future, says it's PM.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Why Canada is jailing more Indigenous people despite Trudeau's promises
Sentencing rules, supervisory orders and parole denials drive higher incarceration rates.
Tue Mar 11 2025

BRICS' climate leadership aims hang on healing deep divides
So far the middle-income BRICS have resisted demands from cash-strapped developed countries that they should share financial liability.
Tue Mar 11 2025

As US restores some aid, humanitarian groups ask: where is the money?
The United Nations has started evaluating "choices we are making on which lives not to save" due to cuts.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Social media platform X down again for thousands of users, Downdetector shows
Elon Musk's social media platform X was down again for thousands of users in the United States, according to Downdetector.com.
Mon Mar 10 2025