DOSM: Sabah, Labuan, and Kelantan see lowest unemployment rates in Q3 2024 Posted on 09/11/2024 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
Al-Azhar University agrees to offer scholarships for outstanding Malaysian students in tech, medicine and engineering, says PM Anwar Posted on 11/11/2024 CAIRO, Nov 11 — The Al-Azhar University has agreed to offer scholarships to outstanding Malaysian students in medicine, engineering and technology, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar said this initiative is part of efforts to broaden the educational access of Malaysian students to the prestigious institution. “I also… Read More
RM71 billion in PTPTN loans so far, RM32 billion not repaid Posted on 12/11/2024 There is no quota set on PTPTN loans, which are available to all eligible Malaysian university students, said higher education minister Zambry Abdul Kadir. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) has approved 3,951,404 loans with a total of RM71 billion disbursed up to the end… Read More
Could London be set to introduce a tourist tax? Posted on 21/11/2024 A trip to London could soon cost (even) more if a tourist tax is introduced. (Envato Elements pic) PARIS: London’s hotels have the highest average prices in the UK. According to Statista, the average price per night is £158, or around €190. And this substantial budget could be set to… Read More