PETALING JAYA, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has welcomed the proposed increase in the national minimum wage to RM2,000 under Budget 2027, saying it reflects the government’s commitment to improving workers’ incomes and living standards.
General : MEF Welcomes RM2,000 Minimum Wage, MSME Exemption
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- MEF senior advisor for Government, Media and International Engagement Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman said the federation also appreciated Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan for advocating an exemption for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with annual sales below RM50 million.
- “This is a timely and pragmatic initiative that recognises the realities faced by smaller businesses,” he said in a statement following the tabling of Budget 2027 by the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today.
- Syed Hussain added that adequate preparation time was important to enable employers, particularly MSMEs, to adapt to the wage adjustment while minimising disruptions to employment and business operations.
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