Losing out, big time

WITH Malaysia’s first private sector minimum wage gazetted on July 1, the Malaysian Association of Cleaning Contractors (MACC) has begun to cry foul despite most employers given until January 2013 to comply with the controversial plan. According to MACC, there are some 7,000 registered cleaning contractors in Malaysia with 4,000 active players in the market.

It was reported that a minimum monthly wage of RM900 was set for private sector employees in the peninsula while those in Sabah and Sarawak will earn at least RM800 a month. The Human Resource Ministry said it will use the capacity of its enforcement officers to monitor and enforce the Minimum Wage Order.