Malaysia has witnessed a significant rise in retrenchments during the first half of 2026, with more than 42,800 workers reportedly losing their jobs. The most affected are people in their 20s and 30s, especially those employed in manufacturing industries, wholesale and retail trade, administrative support services, and child care and related services. With increasingly high cost of operations, worldwide economic …

According to Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, the minimum wage rate is still in the middle of review in order to ensure that the employee’s income continue to be relevant with the current economic conditions. The prime minister has expressed how the government is taking action to protect the rights of the workers, particularly the issue of the minimum wage. In …