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ForexMedium•13 February 2026•

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Malaysia's Unemployment Hits 2.9% in Q4 2025, Bolstering Ringgit Outlook

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Malaysia's labor market demonstrated significant resilience in the final quarter of 2025, with the unemployment rate dropping to 2.9%. According to data analyzed by UOB Global Economics & Markets Research, the labor force participation rate remained stable at 70.9% during the same period. Analysts Julia Goh and Loke Siew Ting noted that these positive indicators provide a solid foundation for the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR). The strengthening labor market is expected to bolster investor confidence in the domestic economy's stability and growth potential. This economic resilience comes at a crucial time, potentially mitigating external volatility for the local currency. UOB maintains a bullish outlook on the Ringgit, citing the synergy between low unemployment and steady participation as a key driver.