Human Resources Ministry to draft new method of implementing minimum wage, says Sivakumar


PUTRAJAYA: The Human Resources Ministry will be looking into a new method to implement the minimum wage to ensure the welfare of all workers in the country is protected, said its Minister V. Sivakumar.

In describing the monthly minimum wage of RM1,500 as relatively low, he said employers must ensure the wages of employees match their skills and knowledge.

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