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Malaysia's Job Losses Rise Again As Over 7,000 Workers Retrenched In April
April layoffs jumped 21% from March, reversing the downward trend seen earlier this year.
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"My Hometown Has No Rice Bowl For Me" — Malaysian Woman Explains Why She Gave Up Her Citizenship
A Malaysian-born woman has sparked debate online after sharing why she chose to renounce her Malaysian citizenship for Singapore, saying family stability, equal opportunities, fairness, and her children's future ultimately shaped her decision.
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Over 4,700 Malaysians Lost Jobs In Just 16 Days In April, Minister Warns Q2 Will Be "Crucial"
Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir says layoffs are rising amid energy cost pressures, though no large-scale crisis has been reported yet.
Lifestyle
"RM11,000 Salary, Still Broke" — Malaysians Say The Singapore Dream Is A Lie
From burnout and zero savings to being mocked for returning home, Malaysians reveal the hidden cost of chasing the Singapore dollar.
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Singapore To Take In 70,000 New Citizens & PRs A Year As Fewer Locals Marry And Have Kids
The Singapore government says the country "cannot give up" on boosting births, but warns that the population could shrink by the 2040s, calling it an "existential challenge".
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Malaysia's Job Losses Surge 47% In First Quarter Of 2026, With 24,100 Workers Retrenched
Layoffs peaked in January and remain concentrated in manufacturing and the Klang Valley.
News
Selangor, KL Lead Job Losses As 5,900 Malaysians Retrenched In March
Malaysia recorded a higher number of job losses in February, with 7,500 workers retrenched.
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Malaysian Earning RM8,000 A Month Moves To Singapore Over Difficulty Saving
He said his take-home pay was around RM6,800 after deductions.
News
Here's How Malaysia's Expat Policy Shake-Up Puts Locals First In High-Paying Jobs
Mandatory succession plans, higher expat salary floors, and a "local first" hiring requirement are designed to give Malaysian workers more opportunities to step into senior and specialised roles.
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Some 10,000 Malaysians Renounce Citizenship Annually, Threatening Economy And Innovation
Experts warn that the steady outflow of skilled Malaysians may weaken innovation, productivity, and the country's global competitiveness.
