Nearly 11,000 apprentices registered under programme, of which over 6,200 have graduated, says MOHR's Khairul Firdaus

Minister says more Malaysians entering job market, attributes success to Anwar's leadership

Sharp improvement reflects labour market's continued strengthening, supported by stable economic conditions, steady labour demand

More challenges lie ahead of 2026 despite low unemployment, inflation, rising real incomes across the board, says PM Wong

New trend reflects modern workforce’s preference for flexibility, desire to boost income via side jobs, says analysts

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

Softer economic data strengthened expectations of US interest rate cut, American unemployment rate may impact local note, says analysts

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

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

Reduction from 112,000 to 88,000 jobless in state proves goal’s possibility, says Papparaidu

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

LONDON, July 14 — United Kingdom (UK) companies reduced their hiring activity further in June amid uncertainty over the business outlook and budget constraints, monthly data from S&P Global revealed on Monday, reported dpa-AFX.

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).

PUTRAJAYA, June 30 — Malaysia’s labour market gained momentum in 2024, recording its strongest post-pandemic performance yet, with key indicators showing improvement and stability expected to persist into 2025, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — Malaysia has made significant progress in strengthening workers’ welfare and labour rights over the past year, with the national unemployment rate dropping to a 10-year low of 3.1 per cent, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.

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).

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 10 — Selangor had one of the lowest unemployment rates nationwide, at 1.7 per cent, in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

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 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).

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 9 — The labour force showed a positive trend in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024, with a 1.1 per cent increase to 17.15 million persons compared to 16.96 million in Q1 of this year.