{
  "id": 13320954,
  "title": "RM2,000 minimum wage, new income framework to boost workers' earnings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/rm2-000-minimum-wage-new-income-framework-to-boost-workers-earnings",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-10T04:07:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1552242/rm2000-minimum-wage-new-income-framework-boost-workers-earnings"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Malaysian government plans to increase the minimum wage to RM2,000 per month by June 2027, a 17.6% rise from the current RM1,700. This move is part of Budget 2027's efforts to boost workers' earnings, strengthen social protection, and develop a more skilled workforce. Micro, small, and medium enterprises with annual sales below RM50 million will be exempted from the increase. Additionally, a new income framework will set a minimum wage of RM2,500 a month for semi-skilled workers and graduates, aiming to reward them more fairly as they build their careers. The government also announced a RM160 million joint financing package for gig workers, including e-hailing drivers and p-hailing riders, and a 70% incentive for self-employed people in 17 sectors. Furthermore, RM8 billion has been allocated for technical and vocational education and training to prepare Malaysians for future jobs.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}