Malaysia’s low unemployment masks underemployment crisis
Despite low headline unemployment rates, Malaysia is facing a growing crisis of underemployment among tertiary-educated workers. Many graduates are forced into low-skilled retail or service jobs, failing to utilize their degrees and struggling to manage student debt.
Why it matters
This highlights the disconnect between educational attainment and labor market demand, a common structural issue in developing economies.
Job seekers lining up to attend an open interview session conducted by Germany’s Infineon Technologies AG on June 14.
The article uses government data and personal anecdotes to illustrate a complex economic trend objectively.
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