World Bank warns Malaysia’s leading firms are struggling to innovate, raising concerns over underemployment

World Bank warns Malaysia’s leading firms are struggling to innovate, raising concerns over underemployment

Malaysia’s most productive companies are facing growing pressure to innovate and expand, with the World Bank warning that many top-performing firms are failing to scale effectively. This slowdown is now being linked to rising underemployment and fewer opportunities for high-paying careers across the country. In its latest Malaysian Economic Monitor report, the World Bank highlighted […]

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Malaysia’s unemployment rate remains steady at 2.9% as labour market stays resilient in March 2026

Malaysia’s unemployment rate remains steady at 2.9% as labour market stays resilient in March 2026

Malaysia’s labour market continued to show resilience in March 2026 as the national unemployment rate remained steady at 2.9%, reflecting ongoing economic stability and steady job creation across key sectors. According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), the country’s positive economic momentum helped sustain growth in employment and labour force participation throughout the month. […]

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