Stable prospects for job market this year
Malaysia’s labour market is expected to remain steady throughout 2024, supported by an expansion in economic activities.
Economy
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Upturn in business sentiment on higher sales outlook
The RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI), which examines forward-looking business sentiment in Malaysia, rose to 53.4 in the first quarter…
RAM-CTOS: Malaysia’s business sentiments turn positive in 1Q24
KUALA LUMPUR: The RAM-CTOS Business Confidence Index (BCI), which examines forward-looking business sentiment in Malaysia, rose to 53.4 in the first…
Malaysia’s labour market seen remaining stable with jobless rate at 3.2% in 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's labour market is projected to remain stable in 2024, with the average unemployment rate at 3.2 per cent,…
Unemployment rate stable at 3.3% in February
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s unemployment rate remained at 3.3% in February 2024, unchanged from the preceding month.
Manufacturers cautious on production activities
PETALING JAYA: As the output of export-and domestic-oriented industries in Malaysia shrunk in February on a month-on-month (m-o-m) basis, this…
Malaysia in sweet spot as CCUS hub
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is ideal to be developed into a regional carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) hub, says Hong…