Kerajaan semak semula gaji minimum RM1,700
Menteri sumber manusia berkata semakan itu akan mengambil kira keperluan asas pekerja dan keupayaan kewangan majikan.
Malaysian government is reviewing the current minimum wage of RM1,700, aiming to either maintain or increase it, according to Human Resources Minister R Ramanan. The review will consider basic indicators such as poverty line income and median wages to determine the necessary standards for workers and employers' financial capabilities.
Additionally, the review will take into account consumer price indices, labor productivity, and unemployment rates. The ministry has not yet conducted a specific study on living wage, however, Bank Negara introduced the concept of living wage in 2018, estimating a living wage in Kuala Lumpur at RM2,700 for an average individual.
The Ministry of Finance's Basic Needs Expenditure Survey, which is more granular based on location, demographics, and household consumption patterns, supports this assessment. The report on Malaysia's 13th Five-Year Plan further outlines labor market reform strategies, including the acceleration of wage surveys incorporating living wage and seeking approval from the government for future minimum wages.
The RM1,700 minimum wage has been in effect since August 2025 and applies to all workers in Malaysia, excluding domestic helpers and representatives.
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