Ex-governor moots Selangor data bureau, advisory council for economic edge
By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Dec 5 — Former Bank Negara Malaysia governor Tan Sri Muhammad Ibrahim today proposed a comprehensive strategy for Selangor’s economic...
To improve policy planning, Selangor backs setup of state statistics bureau
By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Dec 5 — Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari has expressed support for the establishment of a state statistics bureau...
Nearly 200 environmental activists killed globally in 2023, says NGO
LONDON, Sept 10 — Nearly 200 environmental advocates were killed around the world in 2023, reported German Press Agency (dpa), quoting non-governmental organisation Global Witness...
PDRM plans to establish cyber technology dept to address digital crime
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) intends to establish a new department based on cyber technology by focusing on the increasingly...
UN55SC: 33 Malaysia agenda items successfully discussed, endorsed — DOSM
PUTRAJAYA, March 4 — A total of 33 of Malaysia’s agenda items were successfully discussed and endorsed at the United Nations Statistical Commission 55th Session...
Malaysia, Uzbekistan ink five-year pact to strengthen statistical practices
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 27 —Malaysia and Uzbekistan have sealed a five-year agreement aimed at strengthening statistical practices and facilitating cooperation in areas of mutual interest. Through...
557 out of 1,065 sub-districts in ageing category — DOSM
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 26 — A total of 557 out of 1,065 mukim (sub-districts) have a population where more than seven per cent of individuals are aged...
Number of jobs up by 2.1 pct in fourth quarter of 2023 — DOSM
b fair Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the number of filled positions also saw a 2.1 per cent increase to 8.74 million positions...
Malaysia’s population estimated at 33.7 mln in last quarter of 2023
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — The population of Malaysia was estimated at 33.7 million in the fourth quarter of last year, marking a 2 per cent...
Penang remains top exporter for November 2023 — DOSM
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — Penang has remained the top exporter for November 2023 in the country with a 29.0 per cent share, followed by Johor (22.6...
Malaysia’s total trade for November 2023 hits RM231.8 bln — DOSM
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — Malaysia’s total trade for November 2023 amounted to RM231.8 billion, with exports and imports recorded at RM122.1 billion and RM109.7...
Flood incidents decreased in 2022 — DOSM
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — The number of flood incidents decreased to 983 in 2022 compared to 1,057 in the preceding year, according to the...