According to economist Jomo Kwame Sundaram, Malaysian data on labour and foreign workers are inaccurate. Based on telco estimates, there are about 6.7 million foreign workers but based on labour data, there are about 15 million people in Malaysia's labour force, of which only 2.2 million are foreign workers. We speak to Dr Niaz Asadullah about this disparity in numbers and discuss the importance of getting it right. 



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According to economist Jomo Kwame Sundaram, Malaysian data on labour and foreign workers are inaccurate. Based on telco estimates, there are about 6.7 million foreign workers but based on labour data, there are about 15 million people in Malaysia's labour force, of which only 2.2 million are foreign workers. We speak to Dr Niaz Asadullah about this disparity in numbers and discuss the importance of getting it right. Image Source: Nikolai Lapshin, Pexels

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The Evening Edition team restores sanity to your day even as you’re stuck in traffic trying to get home. And let's face it, who isn’t? We tackle the biggest headlines with analysis, updates and opinions, and get your take on all the issues that matter most. And as a bonus: the stories are soundtracked to BFM's distinctive music and tunes! The Evening Edition runs the gamut, bringing you current affairs stories, in-depth interviews, and a slice of pop culture as you wind down for the day.

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The Evening Edition team restores sanity to your day even as you’re stuck in traffic trying to get home. And let's face it, who isn’t? We tackle the biggest headlines with analysis, updates and opinions, and get your take on all the issues that matter most. And as a bonus: the stories are soundtracked to BFM's distinctive music and tunes! 

The Evening Edition runs the gamut, bringing you current affairs stories, in-depth interviews, and a slice of pop culture as you wind down for the day.

Why Accuracy In Labour Statistics Is Important

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Budget 2027 promises to grow Malaysia’s economy, attract investment and strengthen public finances. But can it deliver on these ambitions while addressing longstanding gaps in governance, regional development and economic competitiveness? We examine whether the Budget can build stronger local industries, create a more sustainable revenue base and prepare Malaysia for future energy shocks. We also look at the role of government-linked investment companies, the need for greater transparency in public spending, and whether stronger independent oversight is needed to hold the government accountable for its fiscal plans.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance LifeImage Credit: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim Official Facebook

Budget 2027: Beyond The Headlines

Budget 2027 has been unveiled with RM510 billion in spending and investments covering a higher minimum wage, new tax rates and expanded relief, as well as a deficit target of 3.3%. We sit down with Steve Chia and Patrick Tay from PwC Malaysia, to unpack what was announced, and what it means for you.

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Image Credit: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim Official Facebook

Budget 2027 has been unveiled with RM510 billion in spending and investments covering a higher minimum wage, new tax rates and expanded relief, as well as a deficit target of 3.3%. We sit down with Steve Chia and Patrick Tay from PwC Malaysia, to unpack what was announced, and what it means for you. Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life Image Credit: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim Official Facebook

Budget 2027: Expansion With Discipline

From Washington to Beijing, Moscow to Gaza, the world enters 2026 amid shifting power balances and unresolved conflicts. Political analyst Benjamin Barton joins us to explore the year ahead, taking a look at the US mid-term elections and evolving security doctrine, China–Taiwan tensions and the technological race with America, the enduring wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and ASEAN’s search for unity in a fractured global order.



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From Washington to Beijing, Moscow to Gaza, the world enters 2026 amid shifting power balances and unresolved conflicts. Political analyst Benjamin Barton joins us to explore the year ahead, taking a look at the US mid-term elections and evolving security doctrine, China–Taiwan tensions and the technological race with America, the enduring wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and ASEAN’s search for unity in a fractured global order.Image Credit: Shutterstock

Why Accuracy In Labour Statistics Is Important

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