Govt reviewing RM1,700 minimum wage

Govt reviewing RM1,700 minimum wage

Human resources minister R Ramanan said the minimum wage review will consider inflation, labour productivity and the unemployment rate.PETALING JAYA: The government is reviewing the RM1,700 minimum wage, with a final decision on maintaining or raising the amount to be made by the National Wages Consultative Council.Human resources minister R Ramanan said the review would consider basic economic indicators such as the poverty line and median wage…

Malaysian Employers Federation calls for sustainable approach to wage growth - Twentytwo13

Decision on a further increase in the minimum wage in Malaysia should take into account labour productivity, wage growth, employment conditions and the capacity of different sectors to absorb higher labour costs.