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
How’s that for a wake-up call? Commuter finds python snuggled on truck dashboard in Labuan Posted on November 9, 2024 LABUAN, Nov 8 — The owner of a pickup truck had the shock of his life today when he found a small python coiled up on the vehicle’s dashboard at Kampung Sungai Labu here. It is not known how the reptile managed to make its way into the vehicle, but… Read More
Sarawak civil servants to receive two months’ salary as financial assistance, says Abang Johari Posted on November 21, 2024 KUCHING, Nov 20 — Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today announced a Special Financial Assistance (BKK) equivalent to two months’ salary for state civil servants, to be paid next month. He said the BKK payment would be based on the basic salary for Nov 2024. Additionally, he… Read More
MAHB, CAAM, airlines partner to boost KLIA efficiency with new collaboration platform Posted on November 20, 2024 SEPANG, Nov 19 — The Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) initiative at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) was officially launched today. Implemented earlier this year, it is aimed at driving long-term efficiency, sustainability, and operational excellence across the airport. The initiative involves the Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) and… Read More