Govt committed to translating economic growth into jobs, income – Anwar

 

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will continue working to ensure economic growth translates into better jobs, higher incomes and a more secure future for Malaysians. BERNAMA FILE PIC

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will continue working to ensure economic growth translates into better jobs, higher incomes and a more secure future for Malaysians, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Anwar said the national unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in 11 years as of the end of last year.

"The job market in various sectors remains stable, supported by an encouraging economic standing.

"This is the result of the Madani government's hard work in building and strengthening all national foundations for the past three years," he posted on Facebook today.

The unemployment rate in November 2025 was reported to have fallen to 2.9 per cent.

Chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the workforce grew by 0.2 per cent to 17.61 million people in November 2025, compared with 17.58 million in October. The workforce participation rate remained at 70.9 per cent. - NST