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
Malaysia seeks 10,000 additional Haj quota as Tabung Haji strengthens Saudi ties Posted on January 16, 2025 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 — Malaysia has requested an additional 10,000 Haj quota, which will be duly considered by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. In a statement today, Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) said the request was made by the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk… Read More
Deputy minister: JKR completes or advances 559 projects worth RM5.6b to enhance Home Ministry security, including high-tech prison upgrades Posted on December 9, 2024 KLUANG, Dec 8 — The Public Works Department (JKR) is currently implementing or has completed 559 projects for the Home Ministry (KDN), with a total value of RM5.635 billion as of November this year. Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said that 39 of these projects, worth RM2.331 billion,… Read More
Daim laid to rest at Bukit Kiara Muslim cemetery Posted on November 14, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — Former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin, who passed away today at a private hospital here, was laid to rest at Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery at 6.07pm. The van carrying the late Tun Daim’s remains arrived at the cemetery at 5.16pm, according to a report by… Read More