Minimum wage to be standardised across Malaysia next year

Updated 7 years ago · Published on 5 Sep 2018 7:09PM · 3 Comments

The current minimum wage is RM1,000 a month in the peninsula, and RM920 a month in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, September 5, 2018.

PUTRAJAYA today announced that the minimum wage will be standardised for all of Malaysia beginning January 1 next year.

From then onwards, minimum wage in East and West Malaysia would be increased to RM1,050 a month or RM5.05 per hour, the Prime Minister’s Office said.

Currently, the minimum wage is RM1,000 a month in the peninsula, and RM920 a month in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan.

Standardising the minimum wage for the country was one of Pakatan Harapan’s 10 pledges to be delivered in its first 100 days in government.

“After considering the recommendations of the National Wage Consultative Council, the government for the first time agrees to standardise the minimum wage for the whole country, including Sabah and Sarawak, at RM1,050 a month or RM5.05 an hour effective from January 1, 2019.

“The government has also decided that no subsidies will be given to any employer due to the financial constraints faced by the country,” it said in a statement.

It also said the increase in the minimum wage was in line with the current economic situation, and any drastic increase in wages could cause problems in the industry and affect the nation’s competitiveness.

As such, it said it would be better to increase the minimum wage gradually over the years so that industries, especially small businesses, would not have to shut down operations due to higher costs or lay off workers.

“Employers and businesses are also urged not to increase the prices of their goods and services following the minimum wage increase.

“The Domestic Trade and Consumers Affairs Ministry has been asked to monitor prices.” – September 5, 2018.

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  • How to standardise if BODOH langsung tak tahu kerja. KEPALA PENING MAMPUI

    Posted 7 years ago by CHEE Meng Ng · Reply

    • Sabaar......Not all....pls change to more capable employee. Anyways....peanuts attracts monkeys

      Posted 7 years ago by Mohamed Ebrahim Mohideen · Reply

  • Replace those who refused to learn, refused to improve and have bad attitudes. Pay more to those who strive harder and do more. Why pay minimum only. Pay more to motivate. If everyone gets the same minimum, who wants to do more. He/She will resign and find a boss who values and pay employees fairly

    Posted 7 years ago by Concerned Citizen · Reply