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
Green light for Cadillac to join Formula One grid in 2026 Posted on 26/11/2024 Formula 1 announced a preliminary agreement with General Motors, the parent company of Cadillac, to support bringing a team to the paddock. (Cadillac pic) PARIS: American car manufacturer Cadillac will become the eleventh team on the Formula One grid in 2026 after the sport’s owners announced Monday they had given their… Read More
UPNM cadet attack: KL cops record statements from nine, including victim; to question main suspect today Posted on 11/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — City police have stepped up their investigation into a case of alleged bullying at Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM), following the injury of a 19-year-old male cadet. Kuala Lumpur police chief Commissioner Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said statements have been taken from the alleged victim… 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