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Malaysia Records Lowest Unemployment Since 2014, But Youth Joblessness Remains High
The country's unemployment rate fell to 2.9% in Q1 2026, matching its lowest level since 2014, though nearly 280,000 youths remain unemployed.
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Looking For A Job? These 3 Industries In Malaysia Are Hiring The Most Right Now
With unemployment staying low at 2.9%, new data shows hiring momentum is concentrated in a few key industries driving Malaysia's 2026 job market.
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While Layoffs Rise, Some Malaysian Companies Struggle To Keep Workers Past 90 Days
With 24,100 jobs lost in the first quarter this year, firms say early attrition remains a hidden challenge in service roles.
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Over 4,700 Malaysians Lost Jobs In Just 16 Days In April, Minister Warns Q2 Will Be "Crucial"
Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir says layoffs are rising amid energy cost pressures, though no large-scale crisis has been reported yet.
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Malaysia's Job Losses Surge 47% In First Quarter Of 2026, With 24,100 Workers Retrenched
Layoffs peaked in January and remain concentrated in manufacturing and the Klang Valley.
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Selangor, KL Lead Job Losses As 5,900 Malaysians Retrenched In March
Malaysia recorded a higher number of job losses in February, with 7,500 workers retrenched.
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Jobless People In China Are Paying RM18 A Day Pretending To Work In Fake Offices
Some companies even hold 'pretend interviews' for authenticity.
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OKU Man Accused Of Deliberately Injuring His Own Eye To Claim RM1 Million Insurance Money
The man has three kids and is unemployed.
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M'sian Treats Unemployed Man To Lunch After Seeing Him Trying To Sleep Off His Hunger
He found out that the man was also recently evicted from his home.
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Father Who Stole A Pack Of Cereal Among Other Grocery Items Jailed For 3 Months
The 49-year-old unemployed father of three said he had no choice but to steal to survive.
