KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The Starting Basic Salary Guidelines based on the Malaysia Standard Classification of Occupations (MASCO) must be supported by transparent monitoring and reporting mechanisms to ensure employers comply with the prescribed salary benchmarks, an economic analyst said.
General : Salary Guidelines Require Transparent Monitoring, Enforcement - Analysts
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Analysts stress the need for transparent monitoring and enforcement of salary guidelines to ensure compliance with minimum wage policies.
- Salary guidelines must include clear enforcement to prevent employers from ignoring benchmarks.
- Job classifications should reflect actual duties, not just job titles.
- Government should set clear transition plans and publish compliance levels by sector.
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