KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 — Automotive component makers are calling on the government to defer the implementation of the “sudden upward revision” of the electricity tariff surcharge by more than 566 per cent to between 20 sen and 27.7sen/kWh beginning January 1, 2023, from 3.0 sen/kWh currently.

SHAH ALAM, Nov 3 — The state government will increase the allowance of community leaders next year, above the minimum wage rate, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari.

MELAKA, Sept 25 — About 50 per cent of the 1.62 million civil servants in the country are still unable to own their own homes due to the sector's minimum wage being ‘irrelevant’ in current times, said  Congress of Unions of Employees in Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) president Datuk Adnan Mat.

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Sept 21 — Selangor should be a pioneer in the defence of workers, even as the public struggles with rising living costs, said Kota Damansara state assemblyman Shatiri Mansor. He said he is confident the state government is able to implement the RM1,600 minimum wage,...

JAKARTA, Sept 13 — Indonesia will review minimum wage and other labour rules, the president's office said on Tuesday, after trade unions staged nationwide protests against a recent hike in petrol prices that they say has come even as incomes stagnate.

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Aug 2 — The implementation of a minimum monthly wage of RM1,600 for workers in Selangor needs to take into account the financial position of the employing companies, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. He said the Selangor government could not introduce...

KUALA NERUS, July 21 — The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) has urged the government to approve its salary proposal to help civil servants, especially those in the implementer group, face the rising prices of goods and cost of living.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — The government will go ahead and implement the new minimum monthly wage of RM1,500 from May 1 nationwide regardless of the situation, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M.

PUTRAJAYA, April 14 — Several employment sectors, including the informal sector, will be given flexibility when the implementation of the RM1,500 minimum wage rate comes into effect on May 1, said Human Resources Minister, Datuk Seri M.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 — Indonesian domestic helpers will be paid not less than the minimum wage enforced in this country.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — Minimum wage policy should be done in an orderly manner to ensure that the move will support economic growth while not adding inflationary pressure to the country, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Tan Sri Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus.

IPOH, March 20 — A comprehensive study, including on the financial capability, needs to be done before deciding on the minimum wage increase for civil servants in the country, says Public Service Department (PSD) director-general (DG), Datuk Seri Mohd Shafiq Abdullah.

PUTRAJAYA, March 20  —  The detailed mechanism and implementation of the minimum wage of RM1,500 per month will be announced soon, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — The government has increased the minimum wage to RM1,500 per month and it will be implemented nationwide for certain companies effective May 1, said Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — The government should continue with the implementation of the minimum wage policy without yielding to the conglomerates’ objections against the proposed minimum wage hike, said Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 — The government is calling on more employers to offer salaries that exceed the existing minimum wage in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The government is holding engagement sessions with employers on the RM1,500 minimum wage to enable it to be implemented holistically, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

NILAI, Feb 12 — The monthly minimum wage of RM1,500 a month was not a rash decision but was determined after discussion with various parties, Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 — An increase in the minimum wage to RM1,500 is likely to leave a price effect, that is the price of goods will increase, said Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Honorary Professor Datuk Dr Madeline Berma.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 19 — The National Wage Consultative Council (MPGN) is still discussing the proposal on whether to maintain or increase the minimum wage rate before being tabled for the Cabinet’s consideration, Human Resource Minister Datuk Seri M.