The economic case for a progressive wage model


THERE is a consensus that the chronic problem of low wages for the low skilled workers needs government intervention.

The Minimum Wage Order (MWO), which was gazetted in 2012, was enforced on Jan 1, 2013. The year 2023 marks the fifth time of implementation as the minimum wage rate was reviewed at least twice once every two years.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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