KUALA LUMPUR: The minimum wage increase of RM100 to RM1,200 effective Jan 1 in 57 cities and towns from RM1,100 currently is reasonable and will not cause any significant impairment to the bottom line of employers.
Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok said the ministry supports the increase as it is in tandem with the higher living costs in major cities and towns and it is consonant with the rate of current inflation.
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