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KUALA LUMPUR: The minimum wage is not determined by the Poverty Line Income (PLI), says Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Mohamad.
THE minimum wage is not determined by the Poverty Line Income (PLI), the House was told.
The Malaysian market is expected to remain strong despite volatility arising from Trump's policies relating to tariffs.
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Labour Department, under the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Manpower Planning and Employment Council (MPEC), has announced the implementation of the second phase of Brunei's minimum wage policy, which will be extended to nine sub-industries across six sectors starting April 1, 2025.
TOKYO: Japan will keep up a strong push for the United States to exempt it from auto tariffs, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Tuesday (April 1), while vowing to take the necessary steps to cushion the blow to the economy and jobs.
PETALING JAYA: The implementation of the new minimum wage of RM1,700 will require employers and employees to focus on efficiency, productivity and output amid higher employment costs, says the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Malaysia (ACCIM).
PETALING JAYA: The Labour Department must intensify enforcement to ensure all employers comply with the newly mandated minimum wage, says the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC).
PETALING JAYA: The Labour Department must be strict in ensuring full employer compliance with the newly implemented RM1,700 minimum wage that takes effect today, say stakeholders.
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 4.37 million workers in Malaysia will now receive a minimum monthly wage of RM1,700, up from RM1,500, following the official implementation of the Minimum Wage Order on Saturday (Feb 1).
KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of the new Minimum Wage Order, effective on Saturday (Feb 1), is seen as a significant step to ease the burden of workers in the country and improve their living standards.
MELAKA: The implementation of the new minimum wage policy, which took effect on Saturday, has brought some relief to workers.They said it helped to ease the burden of rising living costs.
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has urged businesses not to pass the cost of the newly increased minimum wage to consumers.
GEORGE TOWN: The Human Resources Ministry will continue engaging with key stakeholders, including employers and employees, to refine the implementation of the new minimum wage policy, which took effect Saturday (Feb 1).
KUALA LUMPUR: The recent increase in the minimum wage to RM1,700 is expected to boost the purchasing power of the population, thereby stimulating the country's economy and benefiting all sectors.
KUALA LUMPUR: Some 4.37 million workers will benefit from the implementation of the minimum wage order of RM1,700 per month effective today.
GEORGE TOWN: The Human Resources Ministry will continue to engage with employers and stakeholders so that the implementation of the new minimum wage policy can be improved from time to time, says its minister Steven Sim (pic).
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 4.37 million workers stand to benefit from the implementation of the Minimum Wage Order of RM1,700 per month from Saturday (Feb 1).
JOHOR BARU: With orders dropping by at least half compared to the pre-pandemic period, Johor’s businesses are finding it tough to raise their workers’ minimum wage to RM1,700 per month.
PETALING JAYA: With the national minimum wage set to rise to RM1,700 from Feb 1, business owners are preparing to shoulder additional operating expenses, but at the same time, they are hoping for government measures to ease their financial burden.
KUALA LUMPUR: Higher wages for civil servants and the introduction of a higher minimum wage remained key factors in catalysing demand and raising affordability for properties across the country this year, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd.
