![M'sian labour force for Q1 2024 on upward trend, rises 0.3% - DOSM M'sian labour force for Q1 2024 on upward trend, rises 0.3% - DOSM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/81617347701_MohdUzirMahidin.jpg)
M'sian labour force for Q1 2024 on upward trend, rises 0.3% - DOSM
The number of labour force for the first quarter (Q1) of 2024 was on an upward trend, up by 0.3 per cent, recording 16.96 million persons.
Fri May 10 2024
![Unemployment rate sees downward trend in July, approaching pre-pandemic levels Unemployment rate sees downward trend in July, approaching pre-pandemic levels](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41660477954_MustapaMohamed.jpg)
Unemployment rate sees downward trend in July, approaching pre-pandemic levels
The Malaysian labour market continued to strengthen, recording 3.7 per cent in July 2022, nearing pre-pandemic levels according to the publication of the Labour Force Statistics.
Fri Sep 09 2022
![Women's participation in labour force still low - PM Women's participation in labour force still low - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71661407733_IsmailSabriYaakob.jpg)
Women's participation in labour force still low - PM
Ismail Sabri said women's participation in the labour force last year was only 55.5 pct.
Thu Aug 25 2022
![S.Korea teachers, parents protest plan to lower school entry age to 5 S.Korea teachers, parents protest plan to lower school entry age to 5](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645155499_begsekolah.jpg)
S.Korea teachers, parents protest plan to lower school entry age to 5
The education ministry said last week it would lower the age in stages, beginning as early as 2025, if it gained consensus public support.
Mon Aug 01 2022
![Legalising illegal migrants for workforce a 'stupid' idea - Saravanan Legalising illegal migrants for workforce a 'stupid' idea - Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51654594888_MSaravanan.jpg)
Legalising illegal migrants for workforce a 'stupid' idea - Saravanan
Saravanan said the best action is actually to deport the illegal immigrants so that there will be no issues involving the labour force.
Thu Jun 16 2022
![Employment up, unemployment down in August 2021 Employment up, unemployment down in August 2021](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/41624940619_DatukSeriMohdUzir.jpg)
Employment up, unemployment down in August 2021
The unemployment rate in Malaysia for August 2021 declined by 4.6 per cent to 748,800 persons.
Fri Oct 08 2021
![12th Malaysia Plan: Macroeconomic stability crucial for Malaysian economy 12th Malaysia Plan: Macroeconomic stability crucial for Malaysian economy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/61629768465_TBKUALALUMPUR.jpg)
12th Malaysia Plan: Macroeconomic stability crucial for Malaysian economy
The country has got huge potential to grow. Why? Because the labour force is educated and productive.
Wed Sep 15 2021
![Malaysia facing challenges maintaining economic recovery momentum Malaysia facing challenges maintaining economic recovery momentum](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41627626113_MALAYSIA.jpg)
Malaysia facing challenges maintaining economic recovery momentum
Malaysia's economy is expected to face challenges in maintaining its recovery momentum amidst the continuous COVID-19 outbreak.
Fri Jul 30 2021
![Uneven labour force condition leads to unemployment rate reaching 4.5 pct in 2020 Uneven labour force condition leads to unemployment rate reaching 4.5 pct in 2020](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81616552977_KetuaPerangkawanD.jpg)
Uneven labour force condition leads to unemployment rate reaching 4.5 pct in 2020
Mohd Uzir said Malaysia's labour market is expected to continue to grow marginally this year, albeit in a challenging environment.
Thu Apr 22 2021
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Equipping talents with the education and skills that they need
Transformation and reformation of the education system would take time to bear fruit but many socioeconomic issues can be mitigated.
Wed Apr 21 2021
![[[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Msia's employment rate records an upward trend for three consecutive months, India logs 126,789 COVID-19 cases [[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Msia's employment rate records an upward trend for three consecutive months, India logs 126,789 COVID-19 cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71600683822_DailyDose.jpg)
[[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Msia's employment rate records an upward trend for three consecutive months, India logs 126,789 COVID-19 cases
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Thu Apr 08 2021
![Developing high-skilled talent pool for post-COVID 19 era quantum leap Developing high-skilled talent pool for post-COVID 19 era quantum leap](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61615963021_Furniture.jpg)
Developing high-skilled talent pool for post-COVID 19 era quantum leap
Producing a high-skilled labour force is a goal yet to be achieved.
Wed Mar 17 2021
![COVID: Government to focus on reducing poverty rate - Mustapa COVID: Government to focus on reducing poverty rate - Mustapa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/51600762466_TBLIBATURUSMUSTAPA.jpg)
COVID: Government to focus on reducing poverty rate - Mustapa
Expenditure and Basic Amenities Survey 2019 showed the poverty rate for the year was 5.6 per cent, and it could now increase by almost three per cent.
Fri Mar 12 2021
![Unemployment rate continues downward trend Unemployment rate continues downward trend](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81607246383_pcmenteri.jpg)
Unemployment rate continues downward trend
The country's unemployment rate continues to record a downward trend from 5.3 per cent or 826,100 people last May to 4.6 per cent or 737,500 in September, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Wed Dec 09 2020
![Budget 2021: Increase job opportunities for graduates, youths - Academician Budget 2021: Increase job opportunities for graduates, youths - Academician](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/51595389907_generic.jpg)
Budget 2021: Increase job opportunities for graduates, youths - Academician
Youths want permanent jobs with incomes which commensurate their qualifications.
Sun Nov 01 2020