Chief statistician says data indicates increasingly educated workers, with 37.1 pct of group holding tertiary qualifications

Number of employed persons in quarter increased to 17m, compared to 16.8m in same period last year

Siemens Malaysia CEO hails MB’s initiative to position state higher on chip design value chain

Positive economic performance strengthened national labour market alongside continued growth in inclusive regional development

Amirudin says housing built with health crises in mind, equipped with proper ventilation systems

Construction led overall sectoral performance growth, followed by manufacturing, agriculture, services, says DOSM

MOHR expresses commitment to upholding fundamental human rights, basic needs

Amirudin says state capable of producing skilled workers, meeting federal NSS plan targets

MB says state residents can power govt’s push to become regional digital, technology economic hub

Minister urges immediate rectification of shortage as 40 pct of crews in Malaysia are foreigners

Minister says country on track to achieving 60 pct goal by 2030, needs commitment of all parties

High-performing state boasts healthy labour market, less than 2.5 pct unemployment rate

MB hails workers who form backbone of state development, stresses importance of talent development

Advocates advise employers to invest in women’s potential, provide appropriate support to retain female talent

Selangor has implemented various efforts to improve figure, narrow gender gap in workforce

Employers in three main sectors, 10 subsectors to submit bids for migrant labour

State also recorded RM22.6 million in flood losses last year, population grew from 7.39 million in Q1 to 7.40 million in Q2

PUTRAJAYA, July 10 — The number of unemployed declined further by 0.7 per cent in May 2025 to 522,400 persons from 525,900 in April, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, May 29 — A proposal to raise Malaysia’s mandatory retirement age to 65 has sparked renewed debate over the country’s readiness for an ageing population, drawing mixed reactions from economists and policy experts. While the move could help retain skilled talent...

PUTRAJAYA, May 23 — The national labour market remained robust in the first quarter of 2025 (Q1 2025) with a 17.23 million labour force and a stable 3.1 per cent unemployment rate, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).