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Bank Negara Malaysia keeps OPR unchanged at 3.00 pct

Bank Negara Malaysia keeps OPR unchanged at 3.00 pct

Bank Negara Malaysia said the global economy continues to expand amid resilient labour markets and continued recovery in global trade.
Thu Jul 11 2024
Bank Negara Malaysia keeps OPR unchanged at 3.0%

Bank Negara Malaysia keeps OPR unchanged at 3.0%

The central bank said the global economy continues to expand amid resilient labour markets in some countries and recovery in global trade.
Thu May 09 2024
Malaysia joins 15 nations in tech-driven labour market talks at 7th Abu Dhabi Dialogue

Malaysia joins 15 nations in tech-driven labour market talks at 7th Abu Dhabi Dialogue

The dialogue focused on leveraging technology for innovative initiatives, regulating labour markets and enhancing worker protections.
Mon Feb 12 2024
Govt never decided to raise retirement age to 65 - MCMC

Govt never decided to raise retirement age to 65 - MCMC

It was only the views of a professor and not an official statement by the government, the MCMC said.
Wed Aug 23 2023
[COLUMNIST] PH-BN and PN: Tug of war in Kedah

[COLUMNIST] PH-BN and PN: "Tug of war" in Kedah

Rising labour market insecurity, young migration, and poverty are among the growing issues facing Kedah.
Fri Aug 11 2023
Job market expected to strengthen further in 2023, 2024

Job market expected to strengthen further in 2023, 2024

Malaysia's labour market is expected to strengthen further in 2023 and 2024, backed by the positive impetuses in the domestic economy, MIDF Research said.
Thu Aug 10 2023
About a quarter of jobs expected to change in next five years - World Economic Forum

About a quarter of jobs expected to change in next five years - World Economic Forum

Advancing technology adoption and increasing digitisation will cause labour market churn, with an overall net positive in job creation.
Mon May 01 2023
World Bank: Malaysia's economic growth to moderate at 4.3 per cent this year

World Bank: Malaysia's economic growth to moderate at 4.3 per cent this year

The economic growth is supported by improvements in labour market conditions as well as ongoing income support measures from the govt.
Fri Mar 31 2023
World population at 8 billion humans and still growing

World population at 8 billion humans and still growing

This global graying will have an impact on labour markets and national pension systems while requiring much more elderly care.
Tue Nov 08 2022
Labour market shows encouraging improvement - Report

Labour market shows encouraging improvement - Report

Malaysia's labour market recorded an encouraging recovery in the first half of 2022 attributed to effective employment intervention initiatives through Budget 2022.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Building Malaysia's resilience against future shocks

Building Malaysia's resilience against future shocks

Recent challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and disrupted supply chains, have highlighted the need to always be prepared for times of crises.
Wed Oct 05 2022
How will Budget 2023 address challenges facing Malaysia's young workforce?

How will Budget 2023 address challenges facing Malaysia's young workforce?

Young Malaysians in the workforce still face great challenges in earning sustainable wages, especially those living in big cities.
Wed Oct 05 2022
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
Govt to review human resources, human capital policies to attract skilled talents to local job market - PM

Govt to review human resources, human capital policies to attract skilled talents to local job market - PM

Ismail Sabri said the government would also continue with efforts to develop future talents for inclusive and sustainable growth.
Mon Aug 22 2022
Recovery in youth employment is still lagging, says ILO

Recovery in youth employment is still lagging, says ILO

New report ahead of the International Youth Day shows large regional differences in young people's prospects in the labour market.
Fri Aug 12 2022
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu

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

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

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

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

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

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
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground

Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground

Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today

Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today

Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce

UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce

Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says

Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says

So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024