KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The RM2,000 minimum wage under Budget 2027 has been agreed upon by the National Wage Consultative Council, which also comprises representatives of workers and employers.
Business : RM2,000 Minimum Wage Agreed Upon, MSMEs Given More Time â Johan
Johan Merican, minimum wage, National Wage Consult
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Malaysia agrees on RM2,000 minimum wage for 2027, with MSMEs given extended time to adapt.
- RM2,000 minimum wage approved for 2027, affecting over four million workers.
- MSMEs with sales below RM50 million are temporarily exempted.
- Government aims to maintain fiscal deficit at 3.3% while managing subsidies.
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