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Beyond minimum wage, Malaysia needs clearer wage ladders tied to productivity, says Akmal Nasrullah

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 22 — Wage compression is hindering working Malaysians from receiving proper compensation despite the n...

Higher minimum wage not a silver bullet, but crucial for income growth, says Johan Merican

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 — The implementation of the RM2,000 minimum wage next June is structured to provide businesse...

Committee to decide on wage increase

Minimum wage debate: What workers want, what employers say and what comes next

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Malaysia’s minimum wage is once again under the spotlight, with workers pushing for hi...

KPWKM seeks higher Budget 2027 allowances for disabled workers and PDK staff, says Nancy

SHAH ALAM, Sept 22 — The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) has proposed higher allowances f...

Gvt sounds alarm on wage disputes

Brandon JosphatPOLITICAL EDITOR RIGID wage demands and unjustified standoffs between National Employment Councils (NECs) and businesses threaten the survival of struggling companie...

Budget 2027: Lim Guan Eng urges caution on foreign worker wage hikes over SME contract risks

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — Federal lawmaker Lim Guan Eng (Bagan - DAP) today again called on the government to consider...

Govt to announce firm measures to ensure fair wages in Budget 2027, says Anwar

SHAH ALAM, Sept 26 — The government will announce more decisive measures to ensure graduates secure jobs that matc...

Government begins new wage board process ahead of 2026 wage review

Key insights  Current minimum monthly wage: Tk 12,500  Wage increase in 2023: 56.25%  Next wage review milestone: November 2026  Estimated monthly cost in 2026 of goods and...

No new wage target, but economy minister says govt wants greater transparency in salary offers

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 — The Economy Ministry is looking at ways to make salary offers more transparent and equitabl...

Fair Wages Commission begins 2027 base pay negotiations today

The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) is scheduled to begin engagements on the determination of the national base pay for the 2027 financial year today, Thursday, October 1...

Budget 2027: EPF backs RM2,000 minimum wage, automatic membership from age 18

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — The increase in the minimum wage to RM2,000 is an important labour market reform that will...

Ex-EPF CEO proposes employers pay higher EPF contributions for low-wage workers while reducing contributions for high-in...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — To help lower-salary workers save up more money for their retirement through the Employees...

‘Income first’: Economy Minister Akmal says Budget 2027 must deliver better wages for Malaysians

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 24 — Income and wages must remain a priority in the planning of Budget 2027, alongside efforts t...

MEF welcomes RM2,000 minimum wage, says MSME exemption gives smaller firms breathing room

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) today welcomed the federal government’s decis...

Minimum monthly wage to rise to NT$30,900

Economy Minister Akmal says RM2,000 minimum wage decision rests with PM Anwar in Budget 2027

KLUANG, Sept 28 — Any decision on a possible increase in the minimum wage to RM2,000 should be left to Prime Minis...

NLA resolves wage dispute as FWSC backs 12% salary increase

The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has reached an agreement with its workers to resolve outstanding labour issues that recently triggered industrial action and threatened industr...

Nigerian workers demand N300,000 minimum wage

The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has written to President Tinubu and the National Assembly, demanding an immediate revie

NCR wage board sinugod ng rally sa P60 umento

Nagsagawa ng protesta ang National Wage Coalition laban sa P60 umento sa sahod na inaprubahan ng NCR wage board sa isang pagpupulong sa Maynila. The post NCR wage board sinugod ng...