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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
Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke

Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke

The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence.
Mon Nov 25 2024
PM encourages South Korean investors to explore opportunities in Malaysia

PM encourages South Korean investors to explore opportunities in Malaysia

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed investors from South Korea to explore the various opportunities available in Malaysia.
Mon Nov 25 2024
South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case

South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case

Prosecutors allege Jay Y. Lee prioritised personal gain as Samsung's de-facto leader during the merger, harming shareholders and investors.
Mon Nov 25 2024
[COLUMNIST] Vaping: Behind the smokescreen of smoking cessation and healthier alternative

[COLUMNIST] Vaping: Behind the smokescreen of smoking cessation and healthier alternative

The existence of e-cigarettes seems to have merely shifted users from one addiction to another from traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes.
Mon Nov 25 2024
12 probe papers opened on GISB, 7 brought to court - Aminuddin

12 probe papers opened on GISB, 7 brought to court - Aminuddin

Aminuddin Harun says police are awaiting further instruction for five more investigation papers from the Attorney-General's Chambers.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Govt does not use private company funds for official flights - PM

Govt does not use private company funds for official flights - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the expenses, amounting to RM1.6 million, were fully borne by the government.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Immigration Dept to introduce special digital pass from January 2025

Immigration Dept to introduce special digital pass from January 2025

A special pass is a document issued to foreigners to grant the holder the right to enter and stay in Malaysia for no more than thirty days.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Sinkhole incident: Repairs along Jalan Lojing-Gua Musang ongoing - Police

Sinkhole incident: Repairs along Jalan Lojing-Gua Musang ongoing - Police

According to police, several warning signs have been placed regarding the road repairs.
Mon Nov 25 2024
International Business Forum World of Opportunities: Russia-ASEAN to be held in Malaysia

International Business Forum "World of Opportunities: Russia-ASEAN" to be held in Malaysia

The event aims to consolidate the positions of key economic players in the region.
Mon Nov 25 2024
DHL cargo plane crashes into house near Lithuania airport, killing one; 3 hurt

DHL cargo plane crashes into house near Lithuania airport, killing one; 3 hurt

According to a spokesperson, the airplane, operated by SWIFT airline on behalf of DHL, originated from Leipzig, fell on a house.
Mon Nov 25 2024