PUTRAJAYA: The decision to raise the minimum wage to RM1,700 demonstrates the political determination of the unity government, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, described the decision to increase the minimum wage as courageous, emphasising that relying solely on companies would hinder progress.
"If I leave it to the companies, there would be no decision — it’s impossible to reach one that way. So, I discussed it with my colleagues in the Cabinet.
"The country is doing well, investments are coming in significantly, and a prosperous nation cannot afford to treat its workers poorly.
"We are not talking about RM500 or RM3,000; we are moving from RM1,500 to RM1,700," he remarked at the launch of the Putrajaya Madani Residency Housing Development.
The event was also attended by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa and Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. – Bernama
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