Private sector’s jobs decrease to 8.4 million in Q2

Private sector’s jobs decreased to 8.4 million in the second quarter (Q2) of 2020 from 8.6 million recorded in the first quarter, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

The statistics published in the Employment Statistics, Q2, 2020 report were based on the Quarterly Employment Survey conducted on formal private sector establishments which included labour demand statistics, encompassing jobs, filled jobs, vacancies and jobs created by skill category and economic activity...