Jobs
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.
Category: Jobs
Workplace
Malaysia’s unemployment stays low at 3.0% in October 2025, labour market improves
Unemployment steady at 3.0%, employed persons rise to 17.06 million as Malaysia’s labour market continues upward trend in Oct 2025.
Scams
MACC Calls 16 Individuals as Probe Widens Into RTK Foreign Worker Bribe Scheme
Sixteen people have been summoned as SPRM expands its investigation into bribery linked to speeding up RTK foreign worker approvals.
United States
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 cooling.
Workplace
Jobstreet by SEEK Flags Rising Job Scams and Boosts Fraud-Prevention Systems
Jobstreet by SEEK warns of increasingly complex job scams in Malaysia and expands fraud-prevention systems to protect jobseekers nationwide.
Workplace
Krenovator Launches HastyHire, an AI Interviewer Platform to Revolutionise Recruitment Efficiency
Krenovator introduces HastyHire, an AI-powered interviewer platform that automates candidate screening, accelerates hiring, and enhances recruitment objectivity.
FED
Oil Prices Rise as US Fed Cuts Rates by 25 Basis Points
The Federal Reserve lowered rates to 3.75–4.00%, ending quantitative tightening and signaling a shift toward economic support.
Jobs
World Bank Warns of Rising Youth Job Crisis Across Asia
World Bank warns youth unemployment and low-quality jobs across Asia risk fueling unrest as opportunities dwindle and inequality widens.
Cars
Maxim Malaysia Launches “Drive For Inclusion” to Empower Special Needs Drivers in E-Hailing Industry
Maxim Malaysia introduces “Drive For Inclusion”, empowering special needs individuals as e-hailing drivers with support, flexibility, and inclusive opportunities.
Cars
Auto Industry: Germany Faces Industrial Jobs Crisis as 125,000 Cuts Shake Economy
Germany faces industrial crisis with 125,000 layoffs in six weeks, led by auto sector cuts, weak exports, and tariff pressures.
Jobs
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 growth.
Fortinet
Trump Fires BLS Commissioner Amid Jobs Data Dispute, Raising Alarms Over Economic Integrity
Trump fired BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer after a disappointing jobs report, igniting controversy over data integrity and agency independence.
Business News
Malaysia’s Unemployment Falls in May
Malaysia's unemployment decreased to 522,400 in May 2025, with a stable rate of 3.0% and increased employment in various sectors.
Business News
June job loss in the private sector in the USA is first drop since March
U.S. private sector jobs fell in June, driven by service losses and cautious hiring, signaling weakening economic momentum.