Sedia pelan jangka panjang kenaikan gaji minimum, kerajaan diberitahu
Ahli Parlimen Kuantan Wan Razali Wan Nor kata perancangan jangka panjang dapat membantu majikan membuat persiapan.
A Malaysian MP has proposed that the government develop a long-term plan regarding the increase in minimum wage. Speaking in Petaling Jaya, Wan Razali Wan Nor (PN-Kuantan) suggested announcing the increments sooner to allow employers to prepare. The move would help the industry to plan in advance, he said. The government could announce the raises as early as 2027, he added.
Industry bodies are not surprised by the forecasted increments, he said while discussing the 2027 budget in Parliament. In October last year, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that the minimum wage would be raised from RM1,700 to RM2,000 per month starting June 2027. He said that over four million workers would benefit from the increase.
At the time, Wan Razali expressed his concern that without a preliminary plan, some micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) might be forced to shut down, dampening employment opportunities. He also feared that the minimum wage hike could trigger a rise in the prices of goods as employers raised costs to cover operational expenses.
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