Time to think about dilemma of B40 employers, says Dr Wee


PETALING JAYA: Employers who are in the B40 group are facing a dilemma due to the implementation of the minimum wage salary and maternity leave of 98 days, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

Citing the example of a burger seller Ahmad, the MCA president said the employer has to raise the minimum salary from RM1,200 to RM1,500 under the new law for his worker.

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