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M'sian labour force for Q1 2024 on upward trend, rises 0.3% - DOSM

M'sian labour force for Q1 2024 on upward trend, rises 0.3% - DOSM

The number of labour force for the first quarter (Q1) of 2024 was on an upward trend, up by 0.3 per cent, recording 16.96 million persons.
Fri May 10 2024
Unemployment rate sees downward trend in July, approaching pre-pandemic levels

Unemployment rate sees downward trend in July, approaching pre-pandemic levels

The Malaysian labour market continued to strengthen, recording 3.7 per cent in July 2022, nearing pre-pandemic levels according to the publication of the Labour Force Statistics.
Fri Sep 09 2022
Women's participation in labour force still low - PM

Women's participation in labour force still low - PM

Ismail Sabri said women's participation in the labour force last year was only 55.5 pct.
Thu Aug 25 2022
S.Korea teachers, parents protest plan to lower school entry age to 5

S.Korea teachers, parents protest plan to lower school entry age to 5

The education ministry said last week it would lower the age in stages, beginning as early as 2025, if it gained consensus public support.
Mon Aug 01 2022
Legalising illegal migrants for workforce a 'stupid' idea - Saravanan

Legalising illegal migrants for workforce a 'stupid' idea - Saravanan

Saravanan said the best action is actually to deport the illegal immigrants so that there will be no issues involving the labour force.
Thu Jun 16 2022
Employment up, unemployment down in August 2021

Employment up, unemployment down in August 2021

The unemployment rate in Malaysia for August 2021 declined by 4.6 per cent to 748,800 persons.
Fri Oct 08 2021
12th Malaysia Plan: Macroeconomic stability crucial for Malaysian economy

12th Malaysia Plan: Macroeconomic stability crucial for Malaysian economy

The country has got huge potential to grow. Why? Because the labour force is educated and productive.
Wed Sep 15 2021
Malaysia facing challenges maintaining economic recovery momentum

Malaysia facing challenges maintaining economic recovery momentum

Malaysia's economy is expected to face challenges in maintaining its recovery momentum amidst the continuous COVID-19 outbreak.
Fri Jul 30 2021
Uneven labour force condition leads to unemployment rate reaching 4.5 pct in 2020

Uneven labour force condition leads to unemployment rate reaching 4.5 pct in 2020

Mohd Uzir said Malaysia's labour market is expected to continue to grow marginally this year, albeit in a challenging environment.
Thu Apr 22 2021
Equipping talents with the education and skills that they need

Equipping talents with the education and skills that they need

Transformation and reformation of the education system would take time to bear fruit but many socioeconomic issues can be mitigated.
Wed Apr 21 2021
[[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Msia's employment rate records an upward trend for three consecutive months, India logs 126,789 COVID-19 cases

[[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Msia's employment rate records an upward trend for three consecutive months, India logs 126,789 COVID-19 cases

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Thu Apr 08 2021
Developing high-skilled talent pool for post-COVID 19 era quantum leap

Developing high-skilled talent pool for post-COVID 19 era quantum leap

Producing a high-skilled labour force is a goal yet to be achieved.
Wed Mar 17 2021
COVID: Government to focus on reducing poverty rate - Mustapa

COVID: Government to focus on reducing poverty rate - Mustapa

Expenditure and Basic Amenities Survey 2019 showed the poverty rate for the year was 5.6 per cent, and it could now increase by almost three per cent.
Fri Mar 12 2021
Unemployment rate continues downward trend

Unemployment rate continues downward trend

The country's unemployment rate continues to record a downward trend from 5.3 per cent or 826,100 people last May to 4.6 per cent or 737,500 in September, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Wed Dec 09 2020
Budget 2021: Increase job opportunities for graduates, youths - Academician

Budget 2021: Increase job opportunities for graduates, youths - Academician

Youths want permanent jobs with incomes which commensurate their qualifications.
Sun Nov 01 2020
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024