KOTA KINABALU: Sabah recorded an unemployment rate of five per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025, higher than the national average of about three per cent, with youth unemployment exceeding 10 per cent.
State Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk James Ratib said the situation requires urgent intervention, particularly in addressing the mismatch between job seekers’ skills and industry needs.
“The government will strengthen its commitment to tackling unemployment and skills mismatch through inclusive and comprehensive labour education initiatives.
“Skills training must move in tandem with industry demands to ensure Sabah does not fall behind in global development, especially in the digital economy era,” he said in a statement provided by Sabah Information department.
James was quoted when officiating the flag-off of the Sabah Labour Education Convoy 2026, organised by the Sabah Labour Department (JTK), on Tuesday.
The convoy aims to serve as a platform to engage communities by providing information on labour rights, training opportunities and career pathways, while helping bridge the gap between workforce skills and market requirements.
James said the programme will cover five key locations — Kota Kinabalu, Keningau, Tawau, Lahad Datu and Sandakan — as part of efforts to address unemployment and job mismatch.
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