Minimum Wage Order forcing establishments to close due to unsustainable fees


  • Nation
  • Sunday, 11 Sep 2016

PETALING JAYA: Childcare centres could be on their way out by the end of the year, with between 80% and 95% of the 5,421 registered centres likely to close down – no thanks to the rise in minimum wage.

Most of those charging below RM300 are likely to fold by December.

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