Pilot run of progressive wage model to start in June with 1,000 firms


KUALA LUMPUR: The pilot run for the progressive wage model will involve 1,000 companies that meet the requirements, says Rafizi Ramli (pic).

The Economy Minister said the pilot run will begin in June and involve companies that have workers earning between RM1,500 and RM4,999.

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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.

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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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