KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) continues to prioritise Malaysians in the job market, in line with the government's plan to raise the minimum wage to RM2,000 per month starting June 2027 for workers covered by the policy.
KESUMA Prioritises Job Opportunities For Locals, Protects All Workers - Ramanan
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KESUMA prioritises local job opportunities and plans to raise the minimum wage to RM2,000 by 2027, with exemptions for small businesses.
- Ministry focuses on hiring locals via MyFutureJobs before foreign workers.
- Minimum wage hike will benefit four million workers, with MSME exemptions.
- Gig economy worker protections and income mechanisms to be finalised by 2027.
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