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A trade group has argued that mandatory wage disclosure could drive away job seekers and make it easier for larger companies to attract talent. In a statement to FMT, Samenta president William Ng said that a mandatory system could push smaller companies, which already struggle to appeal to job seekers, further into the background. He noted that such a system would not be practical because many SMEs use skill-based and performance-based pay structures rather than rigid grade scales.

MEF president Syed Hussain Syed Husman agreed that the principle of fair wages should be upheld, but cautioned that a mandatory regime would impose additional costs on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), for which compliance could be burdensome. He suggested a phased and voluntary approach, starting with larger employers, accompanied by clear guidelines and exemptions for SMEs.

Syed Hussain also warned that mandatory disclosure without protective measures could lead to aggressive job hunting, wage inflation, and workplace tensions due to wage comparisons.

Economy Minister Akmal Nasir was quoted as saying his office is exploring ways to make wage offers clearer and fairer, rather than setting absolute wage targets. He suggested that a scheme should come with conditions to ensure transparency and fairness. The aim is to provide better information to workers about the market value of their skills while maintaining reasonable wage levels.