More jobs, higher wages in 2023 but experts say must address lack of women in workforce

PETALING JAYA: Graduate employment and wages in 2023 went up but interest groups stress that further action is needed to sustain this trend. They highlight the need to improve productivity and adopt technology while also addressing the lack of women in the workforce and their limited progress into leadership roles to fully use skilled talent. Executive search...

Govt planning mechanism to manage cost of living, tame inflation, says Rafizi

PUTRAJAYA: The government is planning a mechanism to manage the cost of living and tame the country’s inflation, says Rafizi Ramli. The Economy Minister said the discussion on wages, cost of living and inflation has to be managed carefully. "In the past, some quarters, every time we talk about pushing for higher wages, they will always give...