‘Wage top-up’ proposed for Malaysians earning below RM2,500


SHAH ALAM: The Government should introduce a “wage top-up” scheme to help Malaysians, who earn below RM2,500, double their pay by 2020, said Gerakan president Datuk Mah Siew Keong.

He said the cost of increment should be shared by the Govern­ment and employer.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.04/month

Billed as RM 9.04 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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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