Malaysia’s labour market expands 2.5 per cent in Q1 2023
PUTRAJAYA, May 19 – The labour market has expanded 2.5 per cent in the first quarter of this year with 16.65 million persons compared to...
Labour market reforms must accelerate to support economic growth — BNM
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — While continued economic activity expansion is expected to occur in 2023 as conditions normalise following the Covid-19 pandemic, labour market...
MIDF Research forecast retail trade growth can reach 8.9 pct this year
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — Malaysia’s retail trade growth forecast will be able to touch 8.9 per cent for 2023 driven by the pent-up demand...
Labour market continues recovery, unemployment rate dips to 600,900
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 — The labour market is on a steady path to recovery with the unemployment rate in the country showing a downward...
Encouraging growth, stable labour market ensures economy on track — DOSM
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — Malaysia’s encouraging economic growth and stable labour market situation will ensure the country’s economy remains on track, said the Department...
Labour market continues recovery, employment rate down to 3.7 pct in third quarter — DOSM
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — The labour market continued its recovery at a steady pace in the third quarter (Q3) of 2022, with the unemployment...
MIDF expects robust GDP expansion rate in third quarter, amid strong jobs growth
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 — Malaysia is likely to report a robust gross domestic product (GDP) expansion rate in the third quarter of this year...
Malaysia’s jobless rate seen improving further to 3.5 pct in 2023
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — MIDF Research sees Malaysia’s jobless rate improving further, averaging 3.5 per cent in 2023, on the back of an improving...
MIDF maintains Malaysia’s unemployment rate forecast at 3.8 pct in 2022
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — MIDF Research continues to see Malaysia’s unemployment rate declining to 3.8 per cent in 2022 from 4.6 per cent in...
Unemployment rate sees downward trend in July, approaching pre-pandemic levels
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — The Malaysian labour market continues to strengthen, recording 3.7 per cent in July 2022, nearing pre-pandemic levels according to the...
BNM: Ringgit remains stable against currencies of key trade partners, labour market to improve
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — The ringgit has remained relatively stable against Malaysia’s major trading partners’ currencies, despite facing a stronger US dollar environment, said...
Malaysia’s labour market up in Q2 2022 vs Q2 2021 — DOSM
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 10 — Malaysia’s labour market saw an increase of 3.2 per cent in jobs or 267,000 jobs in the second quarter of 2022,...