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RM3,100 minimum wage proposal puts Malaysian workers’ pay at a crossroads

MALAYSIA’S lowest-paid workers could see their monthly earnings rise substantially if the government adopts the Malaysian Trades Union Congress’ (MTUC) proposed RM3,100 minimum wage, as the country…

  • Malaysian Trades Union Congress proposes RM3,100 minimum wage, an 82% increase from RM1,700
  • MTUC Secretary-General Kamarul Baharin Mansor pushes for wage reflecting experience, skills
  • Government must review minimum wage every two years, employers warn of financial strain

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