{
  "id": 11111660,
  "title": "Gaji minimum RM2,000 mampu rancakkan ekonomi, kata persatuan penjaja",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/gaji-minimum-rm2-000-mampu-rancakkan-ekonomi-kata-persatuan-penjaja-11111660",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-01T04:37:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/10/01/gaji-minimum-rm2-000-mampu-rancakkan-ekonomi-kata-persatuan-penjaja"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysian government previously stated that any decision on the new minimum wage had not been made, including the suggestion that it could be raised to RM2,000 or RM2,100. The Malaysian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises Trade Union reported that raising the minimum wage to RM2,000 would be a reasonable consideration, as the additional income could boost the purchasing power of the B40 and M40 groups. Their president, Rosli Sulaiman, believed that such a move could stimulate micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (PMKS), which are currently facing uncertain demand. He suggested this step should be seen as a way to reinvigorate economic activity, especially when businesses struggle with low sales due to weak demand. The union had previously advocated for an increase in the minimum wage from RM1,700 to RM2,000 because the extra income could be spent on consumption. If no wage increase occurred while oil and commodity prices rise, it would limit the purchasing power of B40 and M40 households, he said. Exco President of the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FMBA) Raymond Woo agreed, stating that the government could provide wage subsidies to help employers manage the additional cost of the salary hike, ensuring the assistance is accessible and does not burden employers with a complicated application process, allowing benefits to flow effectively. Such a mechanism could also serve as a transition aid to help employers adapt to higher wages before becoming reliant on subsidies, which could be reduced gradually, Woo added.",
  "summary": "Presiden Gabungan Persatuan Penjaja dan Perniagaan Malaysia Rosli Sulaiman berkata tambahan gaji itu boleh meningkatkan kuasa beli B40 dan M40.",
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        "title": "Gaji minimum RM2,000 mampu rancakkan ekonomi, kata persatuan penjaja",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/gaji-minimum-rm2-000-mampu-rancakkan-ekonomi-kata-persatuan-penjaja",
        "published": "2026-10-01T04:37:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}