BFM Podcast

Sabah's Unemployment Conundrum

Tan KW
Publish date: Wed, 23 Aug 2023, 12:48 PM
Sabah's Unemployment Conundrum

23-Aug-23 07:45

Ariff Adi Putera Anwar, Research Officer, Institute for Development Studies

Recent statistics show that Sabah recorded the highest jobless rate in the country, accounting for 29% of total unemployed, despite the state ranking fifth highest in terms of GDP. Why is a relatively rich state unable to provide jobs for its residents? We speak to Ariff Adi Putera Anwar, Research Officer at the Institute for Development Studies (Sabah) for analysis.

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