Malaysia’s progressive wage policy covers 51,363 workers, boosting entry-level pay by nearly 16%.
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s Progressive Wage Policy (DGP) has exceeded its initial participation target of 50,000 workers, covering 51,363 employees across 4,025 companies as at Dec 31, 2025.
Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the policy had also contributed to wage growth, with entry-level workers recording a 15.79% increase in median monthly wages to RM2,200 last year.
He said non-entry-level employees also recorded an increase of 10.86% in median monthly wages, bringing the figure to RM2,438 over the same period.
