CASE STUDY UNEMPLOYMENT [FINAL ASSESSMENT EC0415: SEM OCT2021- FE82022J Higherjohless rate in June due to tighter Covid-19 curbs KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia recorded an increase in the unemployment rate in June this year due to the impact of the tighter restrictions to curb the spread ofthe Covid19 pandemic, The latest data by the Statistics Department showed June unemployment rose by 4.8% to 768,700 from 4.5% In May after four consecutive months of decreases. Commenting on the June labour data, Mphd Uzir said it was a challenging labour force situation as the country continued to take steps to atten the surge of Covida19 cases. The rise in new daily cases has resulted in the implementation of Full Movement Control Order {MCO) during the month whereby only essential economy and services sectors were permitted to operate. They were business activities related to food & beverages. utilities, security, health & medical care. transportation, banking, communications and essential construction activities. Small businesses such as food or beverage stalls or hawkers were also allowed to operate during this period. \"Moreover, various initiatives are also implemented to support busrness continuity through Pal-