Malaysia experiences slower population growth Q3 2024 - DOSM
Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin says the lower growth could be attributed to the decline of child births.
Thu Nov 14 2024
Labour demand hits 9.01 million jobs in third quarter 2024 - DOSM
Datuk Seri Dr. Mohd Uzir Mahidin says this marks a steady 1.2 percent year-on-year increase in job vacancies.
Thu Nov 14 2024
Malaysia's September inflation eases to 1.8 pct - DOSM
Chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin noted that most states recorded inflation rates below the national level of 1.8 per cent.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Average life expectancy of babies born in 2024 is 75.2 years - DOSM
Selangor has the highest life expectancy at birth for both males and females from 2022 to 2024, says Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Live births in Malaysia drop 10.2 pct in second quarter of 2024
Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said male babies outnumbered females at 51,759 to 48,973 births.
Tue Aug 13 2024
73 per cent production companies unaware of need to obtain license before employing child, young actors - DOSM
Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said 361 companies that employ child and young actors in film and dramas were involved in the survey.
Mon Feb 19 2024
11.8 million use mobile data as mode of internet accessibility in Malaysia - DOSM
Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the findings indicated that home internet access was the second most preferred among Malaysians.
Thu Sep 21 2023
Malaysia's total trade up 8.6 pct to RM236.0 bln in December 2022
Malaysia's total trade for December 2022 amounted to RM236.0 billion, an increase of 8.6 pct year-on-year (y-o-y), with exports rising 6.0 pct y-o-y to RM131.9 billion.
Fri Jan 27 2023
9.19 million children under 18 in Malaysia in 2022 - DOSM
Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the children made up 28.1 per cent of Malaysia's population of 32.65 million.
Mon Nov 28 2022
Malaysia's FDI up RM24.1 bln to RM836.2 bln in Q2 2022
FDI position in Malaysia expanded by RM24.1 billion to record RM836.2 billion as at the end of Q2 2022 compared with RM812.1 billion in Q1.
Fri Aug 12 2022
Malaysia's 2022 population estimated at 32.7 million
Malaysia's population in 2022 is estimated at 32.7 million, compared with 32.6 million recorded in 2021.
Fri Jul 29 2022
Sabah achieves record-breaking total trade of RM87.2 bln in 2021
Sabah's total trade increased by 9.8 pct year-on-year (y-o-y) to a record high of RM87.2 billion in 2021.
Thu Jul 28 2022
Life expectancy in Malaysia has risen by 12 years
Life expectancy at birth in 2021 is expected to increase to 75.6 years, or about 12 years, compared with 63.6 years five decades ago in 1970, according to DOSM.
Mon Jul 11 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
RM48.1 bln net foreign investment into Malaysia in 2021, the highest since 2016 - DOSM
Foreign investment into Malaysia recorded net inflows of RM48.1 billion in 2021 while investment abroad registered RM19.7 billion.
Fri Jun 17 2022
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024