Govt urged to seek input from SMEs on progressive wage model


PETALING JAYA: While a progressive wage model could be a viable option to raise income levels in Malaysia, the government should get input from small businesses before implementing the trial run next year, says the Small and Medium Enterprises Association (Samenta).

"Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli has correctly pointed out that SMEs would benefit and also be the most affected by the introduction of the progressive wage model.

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