New minimum wage of RM1,500 takes effect on May 1


KUALA LUMPUR: The national minimum wage will be revised to RM1,500 beginning May 1, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

The Prime Minister said the government is cognisant of the increase in cost of living and its effects, especially on the B40 community.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

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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