PETALING JAYA: Despite improving job statistics, economists believe that the declining unemployment figures do not represent a reflection of a resilient economy. At least, not yet.
Malaysia University of Science and Technology economics professor Geoffrey Williams noted that unemployment levels have fallen to normal pre-pandemic levels and that the labour force participation rate (LFPR) has risen to record levels.
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