Kuala Lumpur: The integrated digital analytics platform, MyLabourHub, launched today by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), aims to bolster Malaysia's standing as a global leader in the Open Data Inventory (ODIN) assessment.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin emphasized that MyLabourHub integrates institutions, data, and technology to provide the latest labour market information. This initiative is expected to enhance Malaysia's score in the upcoming official Open Data Warehouse (ODW) report.
Uzir explained that the portal, fully developed by DOSM, will serve various stakeholders, including policymakers, industry players, training institutions, and the public. "In line with the aspiration to move towards a resilient statistical system in the era of digital innovation, this portal provides relevant, accurate, and easily accessible information, thus enhancing the empowerment of citizen-centric statistical service delivery that is inclusive, integrated, transparent, and secure," he stated during the launch of MyLabourHub.
MyLabourHub also facilitates in-depth research for evidence-based policymaking, assisting stakeholders in understanding labour market dynamics and strengthening action plans, impactful interventions, and responses to economic changes.
The official ODW report, released on April 29, marked a historic achievement for Malaysia, which ranked first in the ODIN 2024/25 assessment. Malaysia surpassed 198 other countries with an overall score of 90 and an outstanding data openness score of 99, a significant leap from its 67th position in the 2022/23 assessment.
Uzir further noted that MyLabourHub offers key functionalities, including a labour market analytics platform that provides insights into employment trends, salary rates, and skill requirements aligned with contemporary job markets. Data updates within the platform occur in three categories: monthly, quarterly, and annually, sourced from relevant agencies, including the Department of Labour.
DOSM stated that MyLabourHub compiles more than 101 key indicators and 128 supporting indicators. "It is structured under eight main themes, including labour supply and demand, labour productivity, graduates, the informal sector, labour costs, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)," DOSM noted.
The portal launch is part of a strategic initiative under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), targeting the realignment of the national labour market towards inclusive, sustainable, and competitive economic growth.