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Does Trump really want to compare now to four years ago?

Does Trump really want to compare now to four years ago?

Perhaps no economic statistic shows the US success in skirting the worst economic impacts from pandemic more than unemployment rate.
Thu Oct 31 2024
Youth unemployment rate down one pct in Q1

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

[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

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?

[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

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?

[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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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