labour market

Desperation deepens for informal workers

Inflation, lack of any scope to avail government opportunities are among reasons for the desperate state of informal workers

Why are so many graduates jobless?

BBS survey again highlights the plight of unemployed youth

Graduate unemployment: Who's to blame?

The populist remedies for youth and educated unemployment will not work without a coherent and coordinated plan from the government.

HarperCollins union begins strike, citing wages, diversity

In recent years, entry- and mid-level employees throughout publishing have been increasingly vocal on social media about their unhappiness with wages, workloads and diversity.

How should we address our core labour market challenges?

We need a strategy to deal with youth unemployment and improve women's inclusion into the economy

Post-Covid challenges for our labour market

Specific policy incentives are needed to stimulate the economy and revive the labour market.

With 53 Bangladeshi workers reaching Malaysia, labour market reopens after 3 years

The first batch of 53 workers reached Malaysia this morning (August 9, 2022) as the nation’s labour market resumed recruiting Bangladeshi workers after more than three years of suspension.

53 workers left for Malaysia as labour market opens after 3 years

A total of 53 workers left for Malaysia last night (August 8, 2022) as the nation's labour market was opened to Bangladesh since it ceased accepting workers in 2019.

Labour market in Malaysia to resume soon: Minister

Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Imran Ahmad today in parliament says that the labour market in Malaysia will resume for Bangladeshi workers very soon.

January 21, 2024
January 21, 2024

Desperation deepens for informal workers

Inflation, lack of any scope to avail government opportunities are among reasons for the desperate state of informal workers

October 27, 2023
October 27, 2023

Why are so many graduates jobless?

BBS survey again highlights the plight of unemployed youth

January 13, 2023
January 13, 2023

Graduate unemployment: Who's to blame?

The populist remedies for youth and educated unemployment will not work without a coherent and coordinated plan from the government.

November 14, 2022
November 14, 2022

HarperCollins union begins strike, citing wages, diversity

In recent years, entry- and mid-level employees throughout publishing have been increasingly vocal on social media about their unhappiness with wages, workloads and diversity.

November 5, 2022
November 5, 2022

How should we address our core labour market challenges?

We need a strategy to deal with youth unemployment and improve women's inclusion into the economy

September 14, 2022
September 14, 2022

Post-Covid challenges for our labour market

Specific policy incentives are needed to stimulate the economy and revive the labour market.

August 9, 2022
August 9, 2022

With 53 Bangladeshi workers reaching Malaysia, labour market reopens after 3 years

The first batch of 53 workers reached Malaysia this morning (August 9, 2022) as the nation’s labour market resumed recruiting Bangladeshi workers after more than three years of suspension.

August 9, 2022
August 9, 2022

53 workers left for Malaysia as labour market opens after 3 years

A total of 53 workers left for Malaysia last night (August 8, 2022) as the nation's labour market was opened to Bangladesh since it ceased accepting workers in 2019.

November 13, 2019
November 13, 2019

Labour market in Malaysia to resume soon: Minister

Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Imran Ahmad today in parliament says that the labour market in Malaysia will resume for Bangladeshi workers very soon.

August 13, 2017
August 13, 2017

Job market in Singapore still weak despite stronger economic growth

Singapore has been reporting more cheerful economic growth numbers this year but this pick-up is not translating into a stronger labour market.

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