Govt reviews RM1,700 minimum wage, with possible increase under new wage formula
THE Government is reviewing its RM1,700 monthly minimum wage to determine whether the current rate should be retained or raised, with the Government considering living-wage benchmarks alongside broader economic and labour-market indicators. Human Res...
The Malaysian government is reviewing the RM1,700 monthly minimum wage, with the final rate to be determined after the National Wages and Gig Economy Consultative Council completes its assessment. The review will consider factors such as the Poverty Line Income, median wages, Consumer Price Index, labour productivity, and the unemployment rate.
The current minimum wage, which came into effect in August 2025, is set to be retained or raised based on living-wage benchmarks and broader economic and labour-market indicators. The Progressive Wage Policy has already benefited over 51,000 workers, with incentives provided to registered companies.
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