Our jobless rate has never looked better. That is exactly why we are missing what is happening to a generation of graduates. Malaysia's unemployment rate is 2.9%, our lowest in a decade. As of 1Q 2026, about 1.93 million (or 35.2%) Malaysians with tertiary qualifications were working in jobs that do not require their level of qualification. More than one in three degree or diploma holders are in jobs which don’t need their qualification level. They are underemployed.

Opinion: When the career ladder's first rung vanishes 

Malaysia's labour market has rarely looked healthier, on paper. In the first quarter of 2025 (1Q2025), the unemployment rate stood at 3.1%, with just 526,300 unemployed persons in a labour force of 17.23 million.

Opinion: When machines come to work

Sarawak-based planter Rimbunan Sawit Bhd (KL:RSAWIT) is planning to sell 613 hectares of oil palm plantation land in Sarawak for RM18.39 million cash to a charitable trust chaired by state Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

Rimbunan Sawit to sell RM18.39 mil plantation land to charity chaired by Sarawak premier

Google parent Alphabet is raising about US$3.8 billion (RM15.5 billion) through its first Hong Kong and Singapore dollar bond offerings, according to term sheets seen by Reuters on Thursday, above its initial target following strong demand.

Alphabet raises US$3.8b in first Hong Kong, Singapore dollar bonds

President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to double tariffs on Mexico if it does not stop more than a thousand migrants walking north toward the United States after last week's US election, warning that they would not be allowed to enter.

Trump threatens to double tariffs on Mexico if it does not halt migrants

The public can start activating the MyKomuter50 Pass on Nov 16 to enjoy unlimited travel for 30 days on selected KTM Komuter services for RM50, with savings of up to 88%, effective Dec 1.

MyKomuter50 Pass can be activated from Nov 16

Pharmaniaga Bhd (KL:PHARMA) on Thursday reported a more than three-fold jump in third quarter net profit, supported by a tax credit and lower finance costs.

Pharmaniaga’s 3Q net profit more than triples on tax credit, to launch nine new products in 2027

Keyfield International Bhd (KL:KEYFIELD) plans to maintain moderated charter rates for its accommodation workboats (AWBs) in the fourth quarter and potentially into 2027 as the offshore support vessel operator prioritises higher vessel utilisation.

Keyfield to keep AWB charter rates moderated into 2027 to boost utilisation

Engineering firm MyDCD Bhd posted a net profit of RM25.71 million for the first quarter ended Sept 30, 2026 (1QFY2027), ahead of its upcoming listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

MyDCD logs RM25.7m 1Q net profit ahead of ACE Market listing

HSBC Holdings Plc is working on two significant risk transfer deals to hedge around US$7 billion (RM28.6 billion) of large corporate loans in the US and Asia.

HSBC plans SRTs tied to US$7 bil of US, Asian corporate loans — Bloomberg

Poundland is seeking more time in its battle to avoid insolvency, via a fresh legal filing on Thursday that will come as a reprieve for thousands of workers at the British discount retailer.

Poundland files to delay UK insolvency as it finds a rescuer

Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim joined the coalition’s campaign trail in Melaka on Thursday as campaigning intensified ahead of Saturday’s state election.

Anwar joins PH campaign trail ahead of Melaka polls

The conditional pardon order placing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak under house arrest contains four conditions imposed by the Pardons Board, alongside additional supervision and control requirements set by the Prisons Department, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

Najib's house arrest order has four conditions, including movement and communication limits — minister

AmanahRaya Investment Management Sdn Bhd (ARIM) has decided to write off the entire value of sukuk issued by Zetrix Al Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) held by four of its funds.

AmanahRaya Investment Management writes off Zetrix Al sukuk across four funds — memo

PUTRAJAYA (Nov 12): 1Malaysia Development Bhd has been allowed to enter a sworn statement of Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s shopping partner as evidence in its suit alleging purchases of luxury goods with its funds.

The decision to admit the affidavit spanning over 300 pages by Shabnam Nara...

1MDB gets to admit affidavit of Rosmah’s shopping partner in its case

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 12): Selling pressure on MR DIY Group (M) Bhd (KL:MRDIY) continues to push the retailer’s shares lower, although "buy" recommendations remain plentiful as the group faces intense competition from China-based e-commerce platform Pinduoduo (PDD).

MR DIY hits six-year low on Pinduoduo competition fears, though most analysts stay bullish

We refer to the return of Datuk Seri Najib Razak to his house on Tuesday night to serve the sentence of house arrest, following the conditional pardon granted on Sept 18, 2026.&nbsp;

Opinion: Govt must accept responsibility for Najib’s house arrest and review cases of all other ordinary prisoners suitable for house arrest

The government has turned down former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s request to include an additional residence in his house arrest conditions.

Home minister: Najib's request for second house arrest residence rejected

MSCI maintained the constituents of its main country index for Malaysia while deleting seven stocks from its small-cap index following its latest review.

MSCI maintains Malaysia index constituents, deletes seven stocks from small-cap index

Any financial aid given to struggling carriers such as AirAsia Group Bhd (KL:AAGB) should be made available to other airlines to keep competition fair, the head of Malaysia Airlines Bhd said.&nbsp;

Malaysia Airlines calls for level playing field on AirAsia aid

Malaysia Airlines Bhd said delayed aircraft deliveries plaguing the industry are threatening the carrier’s expansion plans.&nbsp; 
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Malaysia Airlines CEO warns new planes being delivered months late

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 12): The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) will be objecting to the Bar's legal bid against Datuk Seri Najib Razak's house arrest.

AGC to object Bar's suit against Najib's house arrest, says Pardons Board decision not justiciable

Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s pension payments have been suspended, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said on Thursday.

Najib’s pension payments suspended — home minister

Property developer Avaland Bhd (KL:AVALAND) has secured Mydin Mohamed Holdings Bhd, Maplewood International School and San Francisco Coffee as new commercial partners for its Meria Commercial Hub in Cybersouth, Selangor.

Avaland brings in Mydin, Maplewood International School, San Francisco Coffee to Cybersouth’s Meria hub

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	<li>The federal government’s non-tax revenue includes ‘net premium from issuance of government financial instruments’ of RM2 billion under Budget 2027</li>
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The State of the Nation: When cash basis accounting allows net bond premiums to lift investment revenue

Shares related to data centre investments in Malaysia fell on Thursday, led by YTL Power International Bhd (KL:YTLPOWR), amid reports of renewed turmoil at Nvidia.

YTL Power resumes decline amid renewed Nvidia turmoil as data centre pick-and-shovel trade falls

Thailand’s tourism recovery is losing momentum, with foreign arrivals headed for their first back-to-back annual decline outside the pandemic since at least 1995.

Thailand’s tourism comeback slips further out of reach

Malaysia will look into whether Speedmatrix Sdn Bhd, the firm allegedly linked to the Nvidia chip controversy, has breached the country’s export restrictions.

Malaysia to review possible re-export breaches in Nvidia spy scandal

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 12): Malaysia is drafting a law to strengthen oversight of data centres and prevent shipments of advanced chips from being diverted to other countries, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani on Thursday.&nbsp;

Johari: New law to tighten data centre oversight, prevent chip transshipment

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 12): Malaysia has requested that informal economic discussions with Taiwan resume as it seeks to maintain trade and investment ties with the island without compromising its longstanding One China policy.

Malaysia seeks to resume informal economic talks with Taiwan, says Anwar

Malaysia should consider establishing a dedicated Ministry of Senior Citizens to ensure the needs and welfare of its ageing population receive focused attention in policymaking, budget allocation and national development. 
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Hannah Yeoh calls for dedicated ministry to address needs of senior citizens

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 12): New borrowings under the Madani government are used to finance national development, including schools, hospitals, roads, and water and electricity supply, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

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