Malaysia’s labour market remains relatively strong, with employment continuing to grow and unemployment staying low. However, the type of jobs being created tells a more complex story. Between 2015 and 2025, the share of skilled jobs among new jobs fell from 41.7% to 25.6%, while semi-skilled jobs became increasingly dominant.
This research brief examines how Malaysia’s job creation patterns have shifted over the past decade, which sectors are driving the change, and what this means as the number of graduates continues to rise while skilled job opportunities remain comparatively limited.
Read the full brief to explore the data, sector-level trends, and implications for Malaysia’s future workforce.