The government has agreed to increase the monthly minimum wage from 1,100,000 kips (RM317) to 1,300,000 kips (RM378) for private-sector employees in a bid to keep pace with the rising cost of living.
The increase will come into effect in August, and will be a boost to the millions of people struggling to survive during the current economic downturn, which has resulted in skyrocketing prices.
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