Malaysia's Jobs Rise 2.6 Percent to 8.9 Million in Q3
8:05 - November 20, 2023

Malaysia's Jobs Rise 2.6 Percent to 8.9 Million in Q3

TEHRAN (ANA)- The number of jobs in Malaysia rose by 2.6 percent to record 8.90 million in the third quarter, official data showed.
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Malaysia's labor demand continued to show a positive trend in the third quarter with an additional 227,100 jobs, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said in a statement.

It said the growth signified an encouraging economic development and labor demand situation which is in line with the continuous enhancement of the current economic and social activities.

According to DOSM, the number of filled jobs posted an increase of 2.7 percent to 8.71 million jobs in the third quarter.

Nonetheless, job openings in the economy, which was indicated by the number of job vacancies, declined by 0.2 percent to 190,900.

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