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BusinessToday
3 days ago
- Business
- BusinessToday
DOSM Report Shows Ramadan Bazaars Drove RM3.2 Billion In Sales, 280,000 Jobs In 2025
Malaysia's vibrant Ramadan and Aidilfitri bazaars generated an impressive RM3.2 billion in total sales and engaged 281,876 workers in 2025, according to a report released today by the Department of Statistics, Malaysia (DOSM). The 'Report on Statistics Ramadan & Aidilfitri Bazaars 2025' highlights a notable improvement in performance compared to 2023. The total sales value for both bazaars in 2025 rose by 12.9% from RM2.5 billion in 2023. This growth was accompanied by a 17.6% increase in the number of persons engaged, underscoring the significant economic activity and local entrepreneurship fostered by these festive markets. The DOSM survey, conducted from March 2 to March 30, 2025, covered bazaars registered with Local Authorities (LAs) nationwide. State and District Highlights Selangor emerged as the top-performing state, recording the highest combined sales value of RM0.7 billion and engaging 38,811 persons. Johor followed with RM0.5 billion in sales and a leading 44,525 persons engaged, while W.P. Kuala Lumpur registered RM0.4 billion in sales with 16,142 persons engaged. Collectively, these three states contributed 47.5% of the total national sales value for Ramadan and Aidilfitri bazaars. At the administrative district level, Johor Bahru recorded the highest combined sales value at RM261.1 million, surpassing Petaling (RM184.7 million) and Gombak (RM122.0 million). Ramadan Bazaar Performance Specifically, Ramadan bazaars contributed RM2.6 billion in sales in 2025, reflecting a positive growth of 14.9% compared to 2023. Selangor led state-level sales for Ramadan bazaars at RM558.0 million, followed by W.P. Kuala Lumpur (RM361.9 million) and Johor (RM331.5 million). Petaling district topped the Ramadan bazaar sales with RM163.9 million. The number of persons engaged in Ramadan bazaars also saw a sharp increase of 18.7% to 241,379. Johor registered the highest number of persons engaged at 37,415, while Johor Bahru district led with 21,295 workers. Aidilfitri Bazaar Performance Aidilfitri bazaars also performed well, with total sales increasing by 5.1% to RM0.6 billion compared to RM0.5 billion in 2023. Johor led state-level sales for Aidilfitri bazaars with RM144.3 million. Johor Bahru district again recorded the highest sales at RM99.0 million. The number of persons engaged in Aidilfitri bazaars increased by 12.0% to 40,497, with Johor recording the highest number at 7,110 persons. Vendor Satisfaction and Food Waste Management A survey conducted by DOSM indicated high satisfaction among Ramadan and Aidilfitri bazaar vendors: 83.0% were satisfied with the bazaar locations. were satisfied with the bazaar locations. 70.5% were satisfied with promotional activities by organizers. were satisfied with promotional activities by organizers. 69.3% were satisfied with traffic control measures. were satisfied with traffic control measures. 73.2% expressed satisfaction with visitor turnout. In a commendable effort to reduce food waste, 56.0% of Ramadan Bazaar vendors reported offering discounted prices to minimize surplus. Furthermore, 77.3% expressed willingness to donate unsold food to selected institutions, and 84.2% were open to sharing excess food with fellow vendors. Systematic food waste management also saw 3.9% of vendors channeling surplus to processing factories, 6.2% collecting for organic composting, and 7.4% utilizing recycling methods for leftovers. These findings highlight the continuous efforts by vendors and organizers to improve both the economic and operational aspects of these culturally significant bazaars. Related
Roya News
12-06-2025
- Roya News
Nearly 100,000 children in Jordan forced into labor
Marking World Day Against Child Labor on Thursday, Hamada Abu Nijmeh, Director of the Workers' House Center, warned of a continuing rise in child labor across Jordan amid weak enforcement and the absence of effective long-term solutions. Speaking to Roya, Abu Nijmeh said the latest official figures from the Department of Statistics, issued in 2016, estimated over 75,000 working children in the country. However, he noted that current estimates by the Workers' House suggest the number is nearing 100,000. A significant portion of these children, he added, are engaged in hazardous jobs such as carpentry, metalwork, and other manual trades. - Inspections falling short - Abu Nijmeh criticized labor inspection efforts, describing them as largely ineffective. 'Only 203 violations are recorded annually,' he said, 'a figure far too low to reflect the true scale of the problem or act as a deterrent.' He explained that the Ministry of Labor is legally responsible for enforcing child labor regulations, with penalties starting at JD 500 and doubling for repeat offenses. However, he stressed that such fines are insufficient to discourage violators. He also pointed to the role of the Ministry of Social Development, which supports families forced to rely on child labor and handles cases involving child beggars, who are often part of the broader labor issue. - Poverty driving child labor - While Jordanian labor law allows children over 16 to work under non-hazardous conditions, Abu Nijmeh noted that these legal safeguards are frequently ignored, especially in the informal sector, such as street vending and seasonal jobs. He identified poverty as the primary driver of child labor, a crisis made worse by the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, which left many families without income. Jordan's three largest cities, Amman, Zarqa, and Irbid, as well as Mafraq and other areas, report the highest rates of working children, he said. According to Abu Nijmeh, agriculture employs nearly 30 percent of working children, exposing them to serious health and safety risks. Many of these children are not covered by Social Security, leaving employers solely responsible for any injuries or compensation.
Roya News
11-06-2025
- Business
- Roya News
Jordan's inflation rises nearly 2% in first five months of 2025
Official data released Wednesday by Jordan's Department of Statistics revealed a rise in the country's inflation rate, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reaching 112.46 points during the first five months of 2025, compared to 110.29 points during the same period last year; an increase of 1.97%. Key Goods Driving the Inflation Surge According to the department's monthly report, the cumulative rise in the CPI through the end of May 2025 was largely driven by price increases across several major consumer categories: Personal belongings: up 19.44% Tobacco and cigarettes: up 12.62% Fruits and nuts: up 7.77% Tea, coffee, and cocoa: up 6.73% Spices, condiments, and other food items: up 5.41% Inflation Also Up Year-on-Year for May On a monthly basis, the CPI for May 2025 stood at 112.77 points, compared to 110.58 points in May 2024, marking a year-on-year increase of 1.98%. Offsetting Factors Ease Overall Pressure Despite the overall uptick, some categories helped mitigate the rise in inflation. Among the groups that saw lower or stable prices were: Household tools Furniture, carpets, and furnishings Fish and seafood Household appliances Jordan Allows Industrial Imports from Syria In related economic news, Jordan has announced a decision to permit the import of industrial goods from Syria, part of an effort to diversify supply sources and boost bilateral trade.
Jordan News
11-06-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
1.97% Rise in Inflation During the First Five Months of 2025 - Jordan News
1.97% Rise in Inflation During the First Five Months of 2025 The Department of Statistics has released its monthly report on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which recorded a 1.97% increase in inflation during the first five months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. اضافة اعلان At the monthly level, the index rose by 1.98% in May 2025 compared to May 2024, and by a slight 0.21% (less than one percentage point) compared to April 2025. Accordingly, the general Consumer Price Index for the first five months of 2025 reached 112.46, compared to 110.29 for the same period in 2024. On a monthly basis, the CPI for May 2025 reached 112.77, compared to 110.58 for May 2024, and 112.53 for April 2025. When comparing the cumulative CPI for the first five months of 2025 to the same period in 2024, the following groups recorded the highest increases: Personal belongings: 19.44% Tobacco and cigarettes: 12.62% Fruits and nuts: 7.77% Tea, coffee, and cocoa: 6.73% Spices, food enhancers, and other edibles: 5.41% As for the commodity groups that contributed most to the CPI increase in May 2025 compared to May 2024, they were: Personal belongings Fruits and nuts Tobacco and cigarettes Tea, coffee, and cocoa Spices, food enhancers, and other edibles Meanwhile, the groups that helped curb the overall increase included: Household tools Furniture, carpets, and linens Fish and seafood products Home appliances When comparing May 2025 to April 2025, the main contributors to the CPI rise were: Meat and poultry: 3.95% Fruits and nuts: 2.86% Clothing: 1.51% Tea, coffee, and cocoa: 1.38% Restaurants and hotels: 1.25%
Malay Mail
11-06-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Malaysia's unemployment rate drops to 10-year low of 3pc in April, says Stats Dept
PUTRAJAYA, June 11 — Malaysia's unemployment rate drops from 3.1 per cent in March to three per cent in April, the lowest in 10 years, according to the Statistics of the Labour Force Malaysia for April 2025 released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today. Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin stated that the number of unemployed persons decreased by 0.7 per cent to 525,900 persons in April 2025, compared to 529,600 persons in March. 'A promising country's economic position has contributed to stable progress in Malaysia's labour force during the month, with an increase in the number of employed persons and higher labour force participation rates, while unemployment continues to decrease,' he said in a statement. He said the number of labour force continued its upward trend in April, increasing by 0.2 per cent to 17.34 million persons compared to 17.31 million persons in March. 'Consequently, the labour force participation rate rose by 0.1 percentage points to 70.8 per cent compared to 70.7 per cent in March, indicating more labour participation in the market,' he said. In terms of the economic sector, Mohd Uzir stated that the services sector remained a key driver of employment growth, particularly in wholesale and retail trade, accommodation, food and beverage services, as well as transportation and storage activities. He said positive trends were also recorded across the manufacturing, construction, agriculture as well as mining and quarrying sectors. Mohd Uzir said the unemployment rate for youth aged 15 to 24 years was unchanged at 10.3 per cent in April 2025, with 298.3 thousand unemployed youths. He said the number of persons outside the labour force rose by 0.2 per cent to 7.17 million persons in April compared to 7.16 million persons in the preceding month, mainly due to housework and family responsibilities accounted for 43.7 per cent, followed by schooling and training reasons at 41.1 per cent. Mohd Uzir said the country's labour force is anticipated to remain optimistic and expand in the coming months of this year, bolstered by strong economic policies and stable domestic demand. 'Despite the global geopolitical tensions, Malaysia's labour force is seen to remain resilient due to stable unemployment, the growing services sector and technology, as well as an increasing investment in digitalisation and automation,' he added. — Bernama
