May 1 minimum wage hike is to make local jobs more attractive, says HR minister


PUTRAJAYA: The decision to raise the minimum wage to RM1,500 a month is aimed at encouraging greater participation in the local employment market, says Datuk Seri M. Saravanan (pic).

The Human Resources Minister said the market is seen to have become more challenging and the minimum wage increase could help attract more people to seek employment.

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