labour market

Malaysia Retail Sector Maintains Positive Outlook Amid Resilient Consumption

Malaysia retail sales up 7.5% in Feb; resilient consumption, stable labour, manageable inflation; analysts maintain positive outlook with staples.

2 weeks ago

Malaysia Unemployment Hits 11-Year Low as Services Hiring Anchors Growth Outlook

Malaysia’s unemployment rate fell to an 11-year low in November as steady services hiring, supportive external conditions and resilient demand…

4 months ago

Malaysia’s Unemployment Rate Dropped to Decade-Low 2.9% in November 2025

Unemployment rate falls to 2.9% in Nov 2025, lowest in decade; steady job growth outpaces labour force expansion.

4 months ago

US Jobless Claims Rise as Labour Market Shows Clear Signs of Cooling

US jobless claims rose to 232,000 as layoffs increased and unemployment rolls hit their highest level since 2021, signalling labour-market…

5 months ago

Malaysia Labour Market Holds Strong, Boosting Confidence in Consumer Spending

Malaysia’s labour market stays resilient with 3.0% unemployment, steady hiring in services and manufacturing, supporting consumer spending and 2025 GDP…

8 months ago

Malaysia’s Labour Market Stays Stable, Unemployment at 3.1% in January 2025

Malaysia's unemployment rate remained stable at 3.1% in January 2025, supported by semiconductor investments, despite a slight decline in job…

1 year ago

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