Progressive wage policy to undergo dry-run from June next year, says Rafizi


KUALA LUMPUR: The government is preparing for the possibility of oversubscription into its progressive wage policy voluntary pilot programme, which is scheduled to start next year, says Rafizi Ramli.

The Economy Minister said the ministry would undergo a dry-run with the first 1,000 companies from June to September 2024 to sort out any teething or operational issues.

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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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