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Department of Statistics Malaysia
Monthly Wage For Malaysia’s Formal Sector Rose 5.5% To RM3,000
Malaysia’s formal sector workers recorded a median monthly wage of RM3,000 in March 2025, marking a 5.5% increase […]
Department of Statistics Malaysia
Malaysia’s Digital Payments Hit RM21.5 Billion in May, Up 70%
Malaysia recorded a sharp rise in digital payment use in May, with electronic money (e-money) transactions increasing by […]
Department of Statistics Malaysia
That ‘Retire Early’ Dream? Here’s Why It Feels Tougher in Malaysia Right Now
You have probably heard of the FIRE movement. It stands for ‘Financial Independence, Retire Early’, and the idea […]
Department of Statistics Malaysia
Malaysia’s Unemployment Rate Drops From 3.1% To 3.0% In April
Malaysia’s unemployment rate drops from 3.1% in March to 3.0% in April, the lowest level recorded in ten […]
Department of Statistics Malaysia
Malaysia’s Labour Demand Rises 1.4% In Q1 2025
Malaysia’s labour demand continued its upward trajectory in the first quarter of 2025, registering a 1.4% year-on-year increase […]
Department of Statistics Malaysia
Malaysia’s Labour Market Maintains Upward Momentum In Early 2025
Malaysia’s labour market continued to show steady growth in the first quarter of 2025, with gains across employment, […]
Department of Statistics Malaysia
Wage Data Shows Almost 30% Of Formal Workers Took Home Less Than RM2,000
Almost 30% of Malaysians employed in the formal sector earned less than RM2,000 a month as of December […]
Department of Statistics Malaysia
Prices of Roti Canai, Nasi Lemak, and Satay Nearly Double Over 13 Years
Malaysians craving traditional favourites such as roti canai for breakfast, nasi lemak for lunch, and satay for dinner […]
Department of Statistics Malaysia
Malaysians Spend An Estimated RM1,735 Per Month On Online Shopping, Report Reveals
Malaysians are estimated to spend an average of RM1,735 per month, or approximately RM58 per day, on online […]
Department of Statistics Malaysia
DOSM: Malaysia’s Unemployment Rate Returns To Pre-Pandemic Level Of 3.3% In November 2023
The latest Labour Force statistics from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) revealed that Malaysia’s unemployment rate has […]
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DOSM Household Income And Expenditure Reports 2019: Key Highlights
Last week, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) released the Household Income And Basic Amenities Survey Report 2019, […]
DOSM: Household Income And Spending Rise In 2024, Cost Pressures Persist
Malaysia’s average household income and spending continued to rise in 2024, reflecting stronger earnings and economic recovery across […]
DOSM: Malaysia’s Poverty Rate Falls to 5.1% in 2024, Income Inequality Narrows Further
Malaysia’s poverty rate continued to decline in 2024, with national data showing improvements across urban and rural households […]