It's About YOUth: Gig economy: Are we fully leveraging its growing potential?
Secretary of Penggerak Belia Selangor, Yip Jenzen and CEO of Troopers Malaysia, Joshua Tan, discuss how the rapid growth of the gig sector and interest among Malaysian youth can be harnessed to tackle youth unemployment, and the role of the Gig Transformation Initiative in this. #ItsAboutYOUth
Fri Jul 07 2023
Youth unemployment rate down one pct in Q1
Malaysia's youth unemployment rate dropped to 10.1 pct in the first quarter of the year compared to 11.1 pct for the same period last year.
Wed Jun 07 2023
[COLUMNIST] Youth underemployment should be acknowledged, not overlooked
For the past decade or so, the government has been ineffective in remedying the problem.
Thu Nov 10 2022
Building Malaysia's resilience against future shocks
Recent challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and disrupted supply chains, have highlighted the need to always be prepared for times of crises.
Wed Oct 05 2022
Budget 2023: Empower economy to overcome unemployment issues
This is a loss for Sabah because the human capital resources that we need to develop Sabah are migrating to the peninsula, Abqaree said.
Mon Oct 03 2022
[COLUMNIST] Legal recognition of delivery riders is not a "one-shot" solution
Special legislation for semi-formalisation is the way forward towards a more balanced bargaining relations.
Wed Sep 14 2022
"Hustler" Ruto becomes Kenya's fifth president after close election
Ruto must now confront an economic crisis, where food and fuel prices are surging, unemployment is high and public debt rising.
Wed Sep 14 2022
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
[COLUMNIST] Symptoms of recession or possibly stagflation?
It's still way too early to tell whether M'sia remains consistently on a positive economic trajectory for Q3 & Q4 2022 as well as next year.
Tue Sep 06 2022
Poor infrastructure behind high unemployment, poverty in Sabah - Bung Moktar
The infrastructure in Sabah is still at an unsatisfactory level, making it difficult for the state government to attract large investors and thus create more job opportunities.
Sun Aug 14 2022
Recovery in youth employment is still lagging, says ILO
New report ahead of the International Youth Day shows large regional differences in young people's prospects in the labour market.
Fri Aug 12 2022
Youth unemployment rate declines in Q1 2022 - Ismail Sabri
The unemployment rate among youths aged between 15 and 40 nationwide has dropped to 5.3 per cent in the first quarter of this year.
Sat Jul 16 2022
[COLUMNIST] Does a low unemployment rate appear to be too "optimistic"?
Malaysia needs to embark on wide-ranging structural reforms before "it is too late".
Thu Jul 14 2022
Making it easier for the unemployed to find work
Motivating these people to start applying for jobs requires boosting their low morale as well.
Thu Jun 30 2022
Week Ahead: 1st Week Of May
It's Mayday! Next week, we look at interest rates announcement by Bank Negara, Production Index, and Unemployment numbers by the Statistics Department. Also next week, more details on how to register for the AstraZeneca vaccines, and perhaps even, the Cabotage announcement.
Thu Mar 24 2022
Apple dilapor kurangkan pengeluaran Vision Pro susulan permintaan rendah
Walaupun jualan pada awalnya amat memberangsangkan, momentum tidak berterusan kerana unit awal hanya dibeli oleh peminat paling tegar Apple.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Nahas dua kenderaan punca insiden kecoh semasa pengebumian pegawai TLDM - Polis
Siasatan awal mendapati kejadian berlaku pada jam 7.45 malam selepas pemandu kereta terlanggar sebuah motosikal berhampiran dengan masjid.
Thu Apr 25 2024
KL20: MYStartup platform boosts Malaysia’s startup ecosystem
Thu Apr 25 2024
KL20: Shariah-compliant startup revolution
Thu Apr 25 2024
Ringgit dibuka rendah berikutan dolar kekal tinggi menjelang data KDNK AS
Pada 9 pagi, ringgit susut kepada 4.7825/7870 berbanding dolar AS daripada 4.7765/7780 ketika ditutup pada Rabu.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Isu penceramah pro-Zionis: 'Keluar! Anda tidak dialukan di negara ini!' - Rakyat Malaysia
Pada Rabu, Universiti Malaya (UM) mendapat kecaman kerana membenarkan Gilley menyebarkan propaganda Zionis dalam ceramahnya di universiti.
Thu Apr 25 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Mangsa nahas helikopter dikebumi hari ini
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Terengganu mampu tanggung 50 peratus hutang PTPTN rakyat
Perkara itu boleh dilaksanakan sebagaimana dilakukan kerajaan Sarawak bagi memberi suntikan dan galakan kepada golongan pelajar.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Buruh ladang warga Indonesia maut dipanah petir
Mangsa dikenali sebagai Kamarudin,40, berasal dari Montong Berore, Mataram, Lombok disahkan meninggal dunia di tempat kejadian.
Thu Apr 25 2024
OpenAcademy: How microlearning transforms Malaysia's work landscape?
OpenAcademy, a Malaysian ed-tech startup, directly addresses the critical need for workforce upskilling in Malaysia. Their user-friendly mobile platform delivers microlearning modules focused on practical, industry-relevant digital skills. This empowers Malaysians at all career stages to enhance their skill sets and remain competitive in the evolving digital landscape.
Thu Apr 25 2024