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Malaysia's unemployment hits six-month high as job losses and hiring trends draw scrutiny
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (801+ words) Official figures showed that 7, 057 workers lost their jobs in April, up 21% from 5, 855 in March, prompting renewed questions about whether global economic uncertainty is beginning to filter into Malaysia's labour market. Malaysia's unemployment rate climbed to 3. 0% in April, reaching its highest…...
7. 41 million employed Filipinos sought additional work in April as underemployment rises to 15. 2%
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (493+ words) More than 7. 41 million employed Filipinos were still looking for additional work in April 2026, highlighting persistent challenges in job quality and income security despite a rise in overall employment, according to the latest Labor Force Survey released by the Philippine Statistics…...
Indonesia steps up anti-layoff measures amid Middle East tensions
3+ week, 3+ day ago (426+ words) Indonesia is moving swiftly to shield workers from potential layoffs as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to pressure global economies. Deputy Minister of Manpower Afriansyah Noor reaffirmed the government's commitment to maintaining employment stability and preventing a spike…...
Median wages in Malaysia's formal sector rise to RM3, 167, up 4% in December 2025 " DOSM
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (744+ words) Wage differences by gender were still visible. Male formal employees, who made up 55. 1% of the workforce, earned a median monthly wage of RM3, 167 in December 2025, slightly higher than RM3, 120 for female employees. Malaysia's formal labour market continued its gradual strengthening, with median…...
Malaysia job losses jump 47% in Q1; Q2 crucial for further workforce reduction amid cost pressures
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (727+ words) Early Q2 data shows retrenchments continuing, with over 4, 700 workers losing their jobs in the first 16 days of April, according to the SOCSO's data. Malaysia's labour market is showing early signs of strain in 2026, with retrenchments rising sharply in the first quarter…...
54% of Malaysian employers believe counteroffers work, but employees see them as temporary fix: Report
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Thailand faces rising job losses amid global uncertainty; government expands employment support
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World Bank approves $800m for Philippines to boost economy and job-ready workforce
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Malaysia's labour productivity climbs to RM46. 3 per hour in Q4 2025
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A convergence of minds: Who's driving change at Tech HR Singapore'26
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