Some business owners agree with a minimum wage hike

By ILI AQILAH

IPOH: Business owners here have greeted the decision to raise the minimum wage with open arms but warn that some prices may be increased.

They say they believe the rise is justified, considering the hike on the price of daily essentials and other bills.

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