PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) to continue strengthening the values of integrity among its officers and rank-and-file by emphasising that the government will not compromise on corrupt practices.
The 544,300 unemployed people last December was a 0.4% decline from the 546,700 unemployed people last November.
AdvertisementThe labour force strengthened by 0.1% last December to 17.32 million people compared to 17.29 million people in November.
Chief statistician Uzir Mahidin said the low unemployment rate was driven by the strong economic growth and encouraging labour market at the end of last year.
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“The outlook for Malaysia’s labour force in 2025 is favourable, with employment expected to rise consistently,” he said.
AdvertisementUzir added that key sectors such as manufacturing – particularly electrical and electronics – and services would drive job creation.
The unemployment rate for youth aged 15 to 24 and 15 to 30 decreased by 0.1 percentage points to 10.3% (299,700 people) and 6.1% (410,800 people) respectively last December compared to November.
AdvertisementHe said the government’s goal is clear and the practice of corruption and violations against efforts to elevate the nation’s status will be met with stern action.
“Irrespective of who the individual is... don’t ever smear the good name of the department and destroy the people’s trust in us,” he said in his speech in conjunction with the 43rd International Customs Day celebrations here today.
His text was read out by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
Anwar also expressed his appreciation to all Customs staff for their services and sacrifices in boosting the country’s revenue and maintaining peace in the country.
