DOSM: Sabah, Labuan, and Kelantan see lowest unemployment rates in Q3 2024 Posted on November 9, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 — Unemployment rates across Malaysia showed striking differences, with Sabah leading at a high 7.9 per cent, Labuan trailing at 6.1 per cent, and Kelantan seeing the lowest at 3.7 per cent in Q3 2024. According to the statistics released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), in contrast, the Federal Territory of Putrajaya stands out for its exceptionally low unemployment rate of 2.0 per cent. High unemployment rates in certain states may point to local economic challenges, whereas regions like Putrajaya benefit from high levels of government employment and urban job opportunities. News
State may consider special financial zone to cement status as regional business hub, says Penang CM Posted on November 29, 2024 GEORGE TOWN, Nov 28 — The Penang government is still studying the feasibility of establishing a special financial zone (SFZ) in the state, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow told the state legislative assembly today. He said Gurney Bay and Andaman Island were identified as potential locations during a public… Read More
Bukit Aman dismisses claims of MyKad data sale on dark web, cites no evidence Posted on December 5, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 — The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has not received any police reports regarding the allegation that MyKad data of Malaysian citizens is being sold via the dark web. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) deputy director (Investigation) Datuk Rohaimi Md Isa said that the investigation… Read More
A safer online environment for kids, vulnerable groups: MCMC releases report on code of conduct for messaging service, social media providers Posted on December 19, 2024 PUTRAJAYA, Dec 18 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) today published a report on the Public Consultation on the Draft Code of Conduct (Best Practices) for Internet Messaging Service Providers and Social Media Service Providers. In a statement, MCMC said the public consultation session which ended on November… Read More