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).

PUTRAJAYA, April 11 — February’s number of unemployed reduced to 532,800 persons, with an unemployment rate of 3.1 per cent, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — The Malaysia@Heart or MyHeart platform has provided an avenue for the Malaysian diaspora to actively contribute to national development, the Dewan Negara was told today.

PUTRAJAYA, March 11 — The number of those unemployed in January decreased to 533,800, with an unemployment rate of 3.1 per cent, according to the Labour Force Statistics, January 2025, released today.

By Yasmin Ramlan  KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — Increasing workforce inclusion by integrating more women and older generations is vital for the economy, said World Bank senior economist Shakira Teh Sharifuddin.  She said there is a need to acknowledge and appreciate the skills and experiences of...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 — The Human Resources Ministry (MOHR) is working with the Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) and universities to extend the practical training periods for students.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 14 — The 2024 Third Quarter (3Q) Labour Force Statistics report showed labour demand hit its highest level since 2018, with 9.01 million job openings.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 8 — The number of unemployed in September continued to drop to 555,300 with an unemployment rate of 3.2 per cent, according to the September and Third Quarter (Q3) 2024 Labour Force Statistics issued by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).