KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 4.37 million workers stand to benefit from the implementation of the Minimum Wage Order of RM1,700 per month from Saturday (Feb 1).
The Human Resources Ministry said in a statement the implementation will take effect nationwide and cover employers with five or more employees, as well as those engaged in professional activities, regardless of the number of employees they have.
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