Allow staggered minimum wage implementation, urge groups


PETALING JAYA: With just a day to go before May 1, business groups are still insisting that the implementation of the new RM1,500 minimum wage on Labour Day is too rushed and they are not ready.

They said more time was needed as immediate enforcement would lead to a chain reaction that could affect the economy, such as inflation since labour cost would rise.

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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.

Best Value

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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