Less than 519,000 jobless nationwide as DOSM forecasts positive, resilient labour market in coming months

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

Positive developments thanks to stronger gains in women’s education, health

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

Most investments channelled into information, communication, financial activities services, says DOSM

RM12.2b Q3 figure supported by resilient goods exports, improving services sector

Statistical findings will aid Fed, state govts understand current economic structure, says DOSM's Mohd Uzir

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

Accommodation, F&B service activities lead the charge while information, communication sees marginal drop

Children under five stands at 2.31m in the country, says DOSM

Department reports stronger labour market performance, with higher graduate participation and lower unemployment rate

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

Drop due to lower indices for coke, refined petroleum products, alongside computer, electronic, optical products manufacturing

Prices up due to higher increase in personal care, social protection, miscellaneous goods, services

2024 births at 414,918 mark nine pct drop from 2023 births of 455,761, says DOSM

Pahang records the most growth, followed by Perak, Selangor, says Mohd Uzir

Health workforce, infrastructure, digital connectivity, youth unemployment decrease, renewable energy capacity mark notable improvements

Statistics Department says baby girls born this year projected to live nearly five years longer than boys

Decline of basic precious, non-ferrous metals real imports, Bursa Malaysia Industrial Index cited as factors

Increasing prices driven by higher costs of insurance, financial services, says DOSM