Minimum wage of RM1,700 also applies to foreign workers, says National Wages Consultative Council

KUALA LUMPUR: The minimum wage of RM1,700, which will take effect from February 2025, will also apply to foreign workers in the private sector except for domestic workers and those under apprenticeship contracts.

According to frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the order prepared by the National Wages Consultative Council Secretariat, the minimum wage policy must not discriminate against any worker on the grounds of nationality in line with the ILO Equal Remuneration Convention (No. 100), which Malaysia ratified in 1997.