Workers retrenchment in March-April 2016 were dominated by the manufacturing sector. Intel Malaysia plans to cut about 10% of the 13,500 workers in both Penang and Kulim manufacturing plants, in line with Intel US’ announcement on plans to reduce its global workforce by 11% of its entire workforce of about 107,000.
http://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2016/04/26/unemployment-rate-in-malaysia-stable-at-34/