Job market to improve further


Kenanga Research maintained its average unemployment rate forecasts at 3.5% in 2023 and 3.3% in 2024.

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s job market is expected to strengthen further towards the end of this year, albeit at a moderate pace.

This positive outlook is supported by the expected increase in hiring in the coming months as the country’s economy continues to grow.

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