Not having proper, or limited access to data, and poor digital infrastructure are barriers to the Malaysian government’s ability to make vital economic decisions, says Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.
Tag: Department of Statistics Malaysia
Malaysia’s median salary rises but is below 2018 wages
The Department of Statistics Malaysia today revealed that the Malaysian median salary and monthly wages increased by 9.1 per cent in 2021 compared to 2020, but is still down from pre-pandemic levels.
DOSM chief: Even Makcik Kiah can benefit from sports carnival
Officials from the Youth and Sports Ministry and Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) met yesterday to see how they can leverage on data to promote the sports industry. Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin described the session as “fruitful”.
Kawasanku provides latest info on your locality, state
Newly launched Department of Statistics Malaysia’s Kawasanku provides a wide range of information at your fingertips, including policy matters and prices of goods, to ensure people do not rely on “coffee shop talk” in making decisions.
Statistics Dept: 768,700 jobs lost during last month’s full MCO
The unemployment rate in Malaysia rose to 4.8 per cent last month with 768,700 people left jobless, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia. Also, in our news highlights today, anti-graft body meets DAP MPs over ‘bribes to support Perikatan Nasional’ claims, and the Election Commission rules out by-election in Melor.
Mixed marriages continue to rise in Malaysia
While inter-racial marriages in Malaysia are not uncommon, such unions continue to rise in this small Southeast Asian nation that prides itself as a multi-ethnic, multicultural and multilingual society.
Chief Statistician admits e-Census has flaws but vital for nation’s development
With 15 days to go and only 1.5 million of the population taking part in the Population and Housing Census 2020 (e-Census 2020), Department of Statistics Malaysia Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin hopes more will take part as data gathered is essential towards country’s future development.