Labour demand hits 9.01 million jobs in third quarter 2024 - DOSM
Datuk Seri Dr. Mohd Uzir Mahidin says this marks a steady 1.2 percent year-on-year increase in job vacancies.
Thu Nov 14 2024
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
New unproductive forces: The Chinese youth owning their unemployment
China is instructed to boost "new productive forces," focusing on AI, robotics, and other targeted areas of science and technology.
Fri Sep 06 2024
Malaysia poised to withstand US recession - Tengku Zafrul
Despite rising unemployment in the US, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz highlights several positive domestic economic indicators.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Bangladesh quota protesters call for nationwide shutdown amid clashes
Angered by high youth unemployment, students have pressed for abolition of a quota of 30 pct reservations for families of freedom fighters.
Thu Jul 18 2024
It's About YOUth: Gig economy: Are we fully leveraging its growing potential?
Secretary of Penggerak Belia Selangor, Yip Jenzen and CEO of Troopers Malaysia, Joshua Tan, discuss how the rapid growth of the gig sector and interest among Malaysian youth can be harnessed to tackle youth unemployment, and the role of the Gig Transformation Initiative in this. #ItsAboutYOUth
Fri Jul 07 2023
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
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
Budget 2023: Empower economy to overcome unemployment issues
This is a loss for Sabah because the human capital resources that we need to develop Sabah are migrating to the peninsula, Abqaree said.
Mon Oct 03 2022
[COLUMNIST] Legal recognition of delivery riders is not a "one-shot" solution
Special legislation for semi-formalisation is the way forward towards a more balanced bargaining relations.
Wed Sep 14 2022
"Hustler" Ruto becomes Kenya's fifth president after close election
Ruto must now confront an economic crisis, where food and fuel prices are surging, unemployment is high and public debt rising.
Wed Sep 14 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
Poor infrastructure behind high unemployment, poverty in Sabah - Bung Moktar
The infrastructure in Sabah is still at an unsatisfactory level, making it difficult for the state government to attract large investors and thus create more job opportunities.
Sun Aug 14 2022
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction
A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim
Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police
Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16
Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months
Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.
Thu Nov 21 2024