2027 Budget: RM2,500 minimum salary for graduates, semi-skilled workers
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will introduce a minimum monthly salary of RM2,500 for graduates and semi-skilled workers as part of reforms to the country's wage framework.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government plans to implement a minimum monthly wage of RM2,500 for graduates and semi-skilled workers as part of reforms to the nation's wage structure. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the 2027 Budget in the Dewan Rakyat today, stating that this measure was required as the current minimum wage only sets a baseline income for workers, whereas wages for skilled employees are still inadequate given their qualifications.
Anwar emphasized that the present minimum wage merely establishes a floor for income, while wages for skilled workers do not match their qualifications. He applauded the commitment from government-linked investment companies (GLICs) and government-linked companies (GLCs) to increase their living wage benchmark from RM3,100 to RM3,400 per month, which he believes will benefit around 230,000 workers.
Anwar also mentioned that several employers in critical sectors, such as banking and oil and gas, have already established more suitable salary levels. He urged all private-sector employers to adopt similar practices.
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