Minimum wage of RM1,500 remains under progressive wage system, says Sivakumar
The minimum wage of RM1,500 will be maintained under the progressive wage system introduced by the Malaysian government, according to Human Resources Minister V Sivakumar, who emphasized that lowering the minimum wage would be regressive rather than progressive. The progressive wage system aims to gradually increase wages in line with economic growth and improve worker productivity. The implementation of the system is not mandatory for all private employers, allowing them to decide whether to adopt it or not. Additionally, the Ministry of Human Resources will consider the proposed drafting of the Salary Advertisement Act, which would require employers to post a salary scale for job advertisements, making the process more transparent.