Ramanan says govt implementing various programmes to tackle this and retain talent.
Key takeaways
Malaysian professionals earn a median wage of RM6,124, while those in Singapore can earn up to S$7,000 monthly.
- Malaysia's median wage for professionals is RM6,124 per month.
- Malaysian professionals in Singapore can earn between S$4,001 and S$7,000 monthly.
- The government is implementing tax incentives to retain talent and attract companies.
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Putrajaya's research has indicated that Malaysian professionals could be earning significantly more if they worked in Singapore.
It's a problem the government is trying to tackle via various programmes aimed at retaining talent.
In a written parliamentary reply dated yesterday, Human Resources Minister R Ramanan said...
In a written parliamentary reply dated yesterday, Human Resources Minister R Ramanan said the Statistics Department's 2025 wage survey found that the median wage of professionals is RM6,124 per month.
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