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National Underemployment, A Cause For Concern?

Lee Hwok-Aun, Senior Fellow with Malaysian Studies Programme, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute

23-Oct-20 18:40

National Underemployment, A Cause For Concern?

Economists are signalling the government to take heed of underemployment numbers in Malaysia, which they say are an indication of the economy heading towards stagnation. We speak to Lee Hwok-Aun to understand the cause and effects of underemployment in Malaysia.

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Produced by: Tasha Fusil, Adeline Choong

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn


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