Malaysia – As most businesses prepare for the May 1 implementation of the new RM1,500 minimum wage, questions persist over whether SMEs can afford the extra expense. The new standard comes as the economy continues to recover from the Covid-19 outbreak. Despite the complete adoption of a minimum wage in January 2013 and subsequent increases in 2016 and 2019, data …

Malaysia – When the RM1,500 minimum pay rate takes effect on May 1, certain job sectors, including the informal sector, will be granted flexibility, according to Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan. Those who earn their living by doing odd jobs, businesses with less than five employees, and industries that are experiencing significant losses, such as the hotel and …

According to Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, the minimum wage rate is still in the middle of review in order to ensure that the employee’s income continue to be relevant with the current economic conditions. The prime minister has expressed how the government is taking action to protect the rights of the workers, particularly the issue of the minimum wage. Related …