MP SPEAKS | Labour policy reforms needed along with new minimum wage

MP SPEAKS | The announcement by Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaacob that the minimum wage would be increased to RM1,500 a month starting on May 1 was strange for many reasons. Firstly, it was done at the Umno general assembly rather than at an official government event. Secondly, it was announced without the presence of the human resources minister, who is responsible for the setting of the minimum wage under the National Wages Consultative Council Act 2011. Thirdly, it was lacking in important details such as whether this minimum wage would apply across the board in the entire country or only …

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