{
  "id": 5754671,
  "title": "Melaka to study proposal to set basic salary at RM2,500-RM2,800, says CM",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/melaka-to-study-proposal-to-set-basic-salary-at-rm2-500-rm2-800-says-5754671",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-05T09:22:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/05/melaka-to-study-proposal-to-set-basic-salary-at-rm2500-rm2800-says-cm/234062"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MELAKA — Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh announced that the state government will evaluate a proposal to establish a basic salary range of RM2,500 to RM2,800 for residents in Melaka. This measure aims to provide young people with improved income levels to build their futures in the region, according to the Chief Minister, who spoke after attending the 2026 Melaka Youth Town Hall session at the Melaka International Trade Centre. The state government will also explore opportunities for women in the workforce who have left their careers due to various factors, such as the potential for employment in port-related roles in the Inland Port in Alor Gajah.\n\nIn addition to this proposal, the carnival currently underway in Melaka serves as an initiative to offer young individuals opportunities to shape their futures. The carnival includes various programs, such as the Jom Heboh career and skills carnival, as well as a Town Hall session designed to assist young people in understanding the state's future development. The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of pursuing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), which can provide individuals with alternative futures, highlighting Melaka's residents' appeal to leading global manufacturing companies in specialized technology fields.",
  "summary": "MELAKA, Sept 5 — The Melaka government will study a proposal to make the state one of the earliest in Malaysia to...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Melaka To Study Proposal To Set Basic Salary At RM2,500",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/general-melaka-to-study-proposal-to-set-basic-salary-at-rm2-500",
        "published": "2026-09-05T06:50:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Melaka to study proposal to set basic salary at RM2,500-RM2,800, says CM",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/melaka-to-study-proposal-to-set-basic-salary-at-rm2-500-rm2-800-says",
        "published": "2026-09-05T09:22:26.000Z"
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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."
}