New minimum wage proposal heads to Cabinet next month, says HR Minister

Human Resource Minister Steven Sim (fourth from left) handing out scrolls at the Manpower Department Training Institute's (ILJTM) 27th Convocation Ceremony here on Saturday (Aug 17). - Photo: Bernama

PUTRAJAYA: The proposal for a new minimum wage is expected to be presented to Cabinet next month, says Steven Sim.

The Human Resource Minister said his ministry had received a report and recommendations on the new minimum wage rate from the National Wages Consultative Council, chaired by Tan Sri Zainal Rahim Seman.