Malaysia implements mininum wages


From New Year’s day, all employers must comply with this policy which is part of the country’s journey towards becoming a high-income economy.

MINIMUM wages has a long history. The concept originated in 1894 in New Zealand and spread to United Kingdom in 1909.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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