Wage hike will happen


Reports by MARTIN CARVALHO, ASHLEY TANG and FATIMAH ZAINAL

THE much-talked about RM1,500 minimum wage hike could materialise in the next month or two, the House was told.

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan said the Cabinet had discussed the issue in three consecutive meetings.

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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.

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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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