Graduate underemployment not unique to M'sia, says deputy minister

Shakira Buang, Zarrah Morden & Hariz Mohd
Oct 15, 2024, 7:53 AM
PARLIAMENT | Deputy Economy Minister Hanifah Hajar Taib said graduate underemployment is not unique to Malaysia, noting that it is also a concern in high-income countries.

During the question-and-answer session at the Dewan Rakyat today, she said underemployment is also prevalent in South Korea, Australia, and the United States.

“According to data from the Labour Force Survey by the Department of Statistics Malaysia...