KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Malaysia’s minimum wage is once again under the spotlight, with workers pushing for higher pay while employers warn against a steep increase as the federal government weighs its options ahead of Budget 2027.
The minimum wage is the statutory floor for basic pay that an employer must pay a covered worker — it does not include allowances, incentives or other additional payments.
But before getting into the arguments being made today, here is a quick look at how Malaysia’s minimum wage has changed over the years.
When did Malaysia introduce the minimum wage?
Malaysia’s minimum wage currently stands at RM1,700 a month.
