Thousands lost jobs in Malaysia last month... but here's what they're not telling you
Opinion
23 Apr 2026 • 3:00 PM MYT

5,900 Malaysians lost their jobs in March.
But unemployment didn’t spike.
And there are still 100,000+ jobs open.
So what’s really happening?
This isn’t a job crisis.
It’s a mismatch.
The economy is moving
just not everyone is moving with it.
