5% raise is good, but not good enough, say workers


PETALING JAYA: The projected 5% increase in wages for employees across all sectors is great news, but it is still not good enough as it does not keep up with inflation and the cost of living, say workers.

With taxes taking a part of such increments, it will not be enough to cope with the rising cost of everything, they said.

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