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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
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade

Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade

At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes

Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes

The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024