KOTA KINABALU: The implementation of the RM1,700 minimum wage is a long-awaited relief for workers in Sabah.
Yet, concerns remain over wage disparities and employer preparedness.
Sabah Bank Employees Union president Margaret Chin said workers in the state have long faced delays in receiving benefits compared with their counterparts in Peninsular Malaysia.
“We hope Sabah workers are treated equally. Do not penalise us due to poor infrastructure, which affects worker performance and productivity.”
She urged the government to consider living costs when implementing a regional minimum wage.
“Kota Kinabalu has one of the highest living costs in the country. The minimum wage here should be on par with Kuala Lumpur or Johor to reflect this reality,” said Chin.
