Ramanan hints at 'good news' on wages
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Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan has given a hint that the 2027 Budget may include a salary increment. While he did not provide specifics, he indicated that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim would make the announcement. After the 17th convocation ceremony of the Centre for Instructor and Advanced Skill Training, Ramanan suggested that salaries for highly skilled workers in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector could rise to RM16,000 per month, up from the current RM12,000.
This increase reflects growing industry acceptance of TVET graduates. Earlier, he had reported that TVET salaries could potentially reach RM16,000, though previously only a small percentage of graduates reached this level. Ramanan emphasized that TVET graduates now have significant career-building opportunities and better earning potential, aligned with industry demand.
He also reassured graduates about artificial intelligence and automation, stating that these technologies wouldn't render humans obsolete, provided they continued to adapt and evolve with the changing times.
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