By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar
SHAH ALAM, Feb 25 — An estimated 2,465 out of 2,530 individuals who lost their jobs have been successfully re-employed as of February 14, said state executive councillor for human resources and poverty eradication V. Papparaidu.
Based on a report from the Social Security Organisation, as of February 14, 49,526 job vacancies were recorded in Selangor, with 5,437 job seekers.
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State executive councillor for human resources and poverty eradication V. Papparaidu speaks during the Selangor State Legislative Assembly session in the State Secretariat Building in Shah Alam, on February 25, 2025. — Picture by REMY ARIFIN/MEDIA SELANGOR[/caption]
“Although 2,530 individuals experienced job losses, the job placement efforts have shown significant success, with 2,465 individuals successfully re-employed in new jobs.
“This reflects the vast opportunities available in the job market in Selangor. Additionally, it highlights the effectiveness of the re-employment initiatives in helping individuals who have lost their jobs to return to work, despite the challenges posed by the relatively high number of job losses,” he said.
Papparaidu was speaking during the wind-up session of the royal address by His Royal Highness the Sultan of Selangor at the State Legislative Assembly session today.
He added that the state government, via the Department of Orang Asli Development (Jakoa), ensures that land occupied or utilised by the Orang Asli community is recognised as their rightful property by gazetting Orang Asli villages.
The state government consistently collaborates in coordinating issues related to the gazettement of Orang Asli villages, which are also discussed in detail during the Standing Committee on Orang Asli Affairs meetings, held biannually.
“Selangor consistently provides assistance in terms of allocation for land survey works for the purpose of gazetting indigenous land, should the need arise or if the allocation from Jakoa is insufficient.
“The gazettement of Orang Asli customary land is carried out in accordance with Section 6 or 7 of the Aboriginal Peoples Act 1954, which grants absolute protection to the Orang Asli community.
“Although we face certain constraints in the gazettement of Orang Asli villages, the state government remains committed to resolving any arising issues. Continuous discussions with the relevant agencies will be carried out,” Papparaidu said.
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Executive councillor for culture Borhan Aman Shah symbolically painting a giant mural prepared by Shaq Koyok during Festival Merakyatkan Seni Budaya Mah Meri@Selangor 2023 at the Orang Asli Craft Centre, Kampung Sungai Bumbun in Pulau Carey on September 2, 2023. — Picture by NUR ADIBAH AHMAD IZAM/SELANGORKINI[/caption]
