{
  "id": 19446749,
  "title": "PH pushes for higher-paying jobs as data shows Melaka workers earn below national median",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/ph-pushes-for-higher-paying-jobs-as-data-shows-melaka-workers-earn",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T04:48:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/129414/ph-pushes-for-higher-paying-jobs-as-data-shows-melaka-workers-earn-below-national-median"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Melaka's median monthly wage is still lower than the national average, according to Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Adly Zahari. In 2025, the state's median monthly salary for Malaysian citizen employees was RM2,773, compared to the national figure of RM2,940, as reported by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).\n\nPH officials argue that simply attracting investments is not enough; they must result in stable employment, higher incomes, and career advancement opportunities. Adly emphasized that these investments must create jobs that match workers' qualifications, offer stable incomes, and provide pathways for career growth.\n\nHe stressed that skills training programs should align with actual employer requirements to ensure participants secure relevant jobs rather than just earning certificates. For example, production workers could be trained in machinery maintenance to advance into technical roles with greater responsibilities and higher salaries. The success of such programs should be measured by the number of participants who find employment, stay in their jobs, and experience income increases.\n\nWith three days left in the election campaign, Adly reiterated that PH would continue engaging voters and explaining its election pledges.",
  "summary": "MELAKA'S median monthly wage remains below the national level, prompting Pakatan Harapan (PH) to push for investment that delivers better-paying jobs and stronger career prospects for local workers, particularly young people. PH Melaka chairman A...",
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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."
}