DoSM

Malaysia records RM933.4 million in flood losses in 2024, equivalent to 0.05 per cent of the nominal Gross Domestic Product, according to the Special Report on the Impact of Floods in Malaysia

Malaysia recorded 5.74 mln graduates in 2023, reflecting a 4.2 per cent increase, with over two-thirds employed in skilled occupations.

The growth signifies a notable improvement from the 3.8 per cent growth recorded during the same period in 2023.

Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin says exports rose by 4.1 pct to RM126.6 bln while imports improved by 1.6 pct to reach RM111.3 bln.

Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.

Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin says the lower growth could be attributed to the decline of child births.

Datuk Seri Dr. Mohd Uzir Mahidin says this marks a steady 1.2 percent year-on-year increase in job vacancies.

Chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin noted that most states recorded inflation rates below the national level of 1.8 per cent.

DOSM reports that women generally have a longer lifespan than men with an average of five years longer.

Selangor has the highest life expectancy at birth for both males and females from 2022 to 2024, says Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin.

DoSM said the services sector led with 936,793 establishments, followed by construction with 69,015 and manufacturing with 51,481.

Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the improvement was attributable to the turnaround in crude oil.

According to DWEN, ageing is when the population of 60 years and over comprises 15 per cent of the total population.

Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said male babies outnumbered females at 51,759 to 48,973 births.

Growth moderated to 1.6 per cent from the double-digit 15.9 per cent in 2022.

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Datuk Rohaimi Md Isa said during the same period last year, 1,700 cases were reported, resulting in losses amounting to RM13.66 million.

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