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Malaysia's labour market remained stable in the first half of 2026, with unemployment falling to 6,197 individuals by late June—a 20 per cent drop from May. Government job placement schemes recorded significant gains.
Malaysia's Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah has revealed that over RM4 billion of the RM5 billion SME Stabilisation Relief Facility remains undrawn, with approved financing exceeding RM700 million for more than 1,000 enterprises.
Selangor has committed RM1.5 million to a new career programme designed to accelerate job placement for workers who have lost their positions, as part of a broader RM209.26 million economic resilience package.