KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's labor demand remains favorable in the second quarter of 2025 with 9.1 million jobs, expanding by 1.6 percent year-on-year, according to official data.
The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said in a statement on Thursday that Malaysia's economic sector remained in a stable position in the second quarter which coincides with Malaysia's growing economic performance, prompting businesses across sectors to enhance labor participation to meet increasing output demands.
Among the total jobs, 97.9 percent were filled, leaving 2.1 percent vacant.
"The labor demand in Malaysia remains dynamic and resilient in the current quarter despite persistent global headwinds, including tariff uncertainty and geopolitical tensions," DOSM noted.
According to the department, the continued stable performance was underpinned by robust domestic demand and steady consumer spending which helped sustain business operations, alongside ongoing efforts in jobs creation. ■
