Survey ‘overly optimistic’


PETALING JAYA: A 10% salary increase for employees in Malaysia is “overly optimistic” given the current economic conditions, says Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) executive director Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan.

Many developments had taken place, especially in the fourth quarter of last year, he said in questioning the just released 2015 Hays Asia Salary Guide.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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