State’s unemployment rate at 7.7% in Q1 2023, more than double 3.5% for whole country, says HR minister

Meanwhile, ringgit flat at 4.6460/6500 v greenback from 4.6465/6510 on Friday

PM says his administration will continue to expedite investments, projects
Economy growth moderated due to weaker export demands, expert says
This is due to extended profit-taking in selected heavyweights amid weaker sentiment

Local note increases to 4.6355/6400 against greenback from yesterday’s 4.6535/6550
With elections, pandemic done with, industry players can be optimistic for year ahead
Local note falls to 4.6420/6455 against greenback from yesterday’s 4.6265/6320

Greenback strengthens amid higher-than-expected US retail sales data

Election outcome could encourage govt to prioritise other aspects of Madani agenda, says agency
