‘Minimum wage is no joke’


Pressing issue: Workers are the core of any organisation and can make or break a business, said Ismail Sabri. — AZLINA ABDULLAH/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Employers should take the minimum wage requirements seriously, said the Prime Minister as he expressed his disappointment over the salary range offered to local employees.

The RM1,500 minimum wage policy was implemented in Malaysia on May 1.

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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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