KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The government has agreed to raise the minimum wage rate from RM1,700 to RM2,000, effective June 2027, a move that will benefit more than four million workers.
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The government will raise the minimum wage to RM2,000 in 2027, benefiting four million workers.
- Minimum wage will increase from RM1,700 to RM2,000 in June 2027.
- MSMEs with revenue under RM50 million are exempt from the new rate.
- A starting minimum wage of RM2,500 will apply to semi-skilled workers and graduates.
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