Youth unemployment rate down one pct in Q1
Malaysia's youth unemployment rate dropped to 10.1 pct in the first quarter of the year compared to 11.1 pct for the same period last year.
Wed Jun 07 2023
[COLUMNIST] Youth underemployment should be acknowledged, not overlooked
For the past decade or so, the government has been ineffective in remedying the problem.
Thu Nov 10 2022
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
[COLUMNIST] Symptoms of recession or possibly stagflation?
It's still way too early to tell whether M'sia remains consistently on a positive economic trajectory for Q3 & Q4 2022 as well as next year.
Tue Sep 06 2022
Youth unemployment rate declines in Q1 2022 - Ismail Sabri
The unemployment rate among youths aged between 15 and 40 nationwide has dropped to 5.3 per cent in the first quarter of this year.
Sat Jul 16 2022
[COLUMNIST] Does a low unemployment rate appear to be too "optimistic"?
Malaysia needs to embark on wide-ranging structural reforms before "it is too late".
Thu Jul 14 2022
Govt to focus on lowering jobless rate by providing more employment opportunities - Tengku Zafrul
The government will continue to focus on lowering the unemployment rate by providing more employment opportunities as well as efforts to revive the economic sectors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun Feb 13 2022
Govt initiatives have brought down jobless rate - Tengku Zafrul
Various initiatives by the government to expand job opportunities for Malaysians have managed to bring down the unemployment rate to 4.2 pct at the end of 2021.
Fri Feb 11 2022
Govt has channelled RM20.147 bln to 357,429 employers through Wage Subsidy Programme - Tengku Zafrul
The government has channelled RM20.147 billion to 357,429 employers through its wage subsidy programme (PSU) that has helped to keep 2,951,854 jobs in an effort to reduce the unemployment rate.
Fri Jan 21 2022
Govt allocates RM20.107 bln to 357,402 employers through PSU - Tengku Zafrul
This is to maintain the employment of 2,951,245 local workers in an effort to reduce the unemployment rate among Malaysian workers.
Thu Jan 13 2022
Unemployment rate expected to fall to 4 pct next year
The unemployment in the country rate is anticipated to fall and return to the full employment level at four per cent in 2022.
Fri Oct 29 2021
165,000 made jobless in Selangor as at June 2021
Selangor recorded an unemployment rate of 4.4 per cent unemployed persons as at June this year following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tue Oct 12 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
Unemployment rate drops to 4.8 pct in second quarter of 2021 - Saravanan
Saravanan said Labuan and Sabah recorded an unemployment rate of more than eight per cent.
Tue Sep 14 2021
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024