Job Losses up Nearly 30% This Year, Says Economy Minister
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Job losses up nearly 30% this year, says Economy Minister
PUTRAJAYA: Job losses so far this year are up nearly 30% compared to the same period last year, with manufacturing and the wholesale and retail trade among the hardest hit, says Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 68,177 workers lost their jobs from January to September 16 this year, an increase of 15,196 people compared to the same period last year.
PETALING JAYA: A total of 68,177 workers lost their jobs from January to September 16, an increase of 15,196 people compared to the same period last year. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd. Nasir said the manufacturing sector as well as wholesale and retail trade were among the sectors most affected. However, he said, the overall labour market remained resilient with the number of workers ...
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