Minimum wage policy: standing in for failed structural reforms?


ON May 1, 2022, Malaysia’s minimum wage rose to RM1,500. This is unlike previously where there was a two-tier wage floor – RM1,200 for cities or municipal districts and RM1,100 for rural districts.

Will the benefits be evenly distributed?

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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