minimum wage

Minimum wage postponed to July 2023 for employers with less than 5 workers

by AUFA MARDHIAH / pic BERNAMA  THE government is postponing the implementation of the RM1,500 minimum wage for employers with fewer…

3 months ago

Amendments on flexible working hours to be implemented by HR Ministry

SHAH ALAM – Amendments to the Employment Act 1955 regarding the flexible working arrangements are among the matters that will…

3 months ago

Budget 2023: Youth wants govt to expand 5G technology, gig economy

YOUNG people want the government to consider expanding the 5G network infrastructure, developing the gig economy sector and increasing the minimum…

6 months ago

Thailand Approves First Wage Hike Since 2020 as Inflation Spikes

THAILAND’S minimum wage, frozen since January 2020, is set to rise by an average 5% from Oct. 1 to help…

7 months ago

UEM Edgenta’s long-term growth trajectory remains intact

The group will remain vigilant and prudent in managing operating costs, while it continues to expand its footprint in high-growth…

7 months ago

Review CPI basket to benefit lower income groups

by S BIRRUNTHA / pic MUHD AMIN NAHARUL THE representative components of the consumer price index (CP) should be urgently…

8 months ago

MRA urges govt to ‘zone’ minimum wages

This will help to better address the issue of labour shortage and the increasing cost of living in the urban…

9 months ago

Hap Seng Plantation enjoys fruitful bounty in 1Q

by AZALEA AZUAR / pic by BERNAMA HAP Seng Plantation Holdings Bhd's (HSP) net profit for the quarter ended March 31,…

10 months ago

Aeon Malaysia experiencing inflationary pressure

by ANIS HAZIM INFLATIONARY pressures and the higher minimum wage level are adding pressure on the retail industry. Aeon Co (M)…

10 months ago

Food prices will be affected the most

By FAYYADH JAAFAR / Pic by MUHD AMIN NAHARUL The policy to increase the minimum wage to RM1,500 per month…

10 months ago

Expect 50%-60% price hike in June

by ASILA JALIL / Pic by TMR FILE PIX PRICES of basic items in the country will likely see a hike…

11 months ago

The implications of food price inflation on food security in Malaysia

by AMANDA YEO / pics by MUHD AMIN NAHARUL THE continuous rise in food price inflation not only affects the…

11 months ago

No delay in implementation of PGM 2020 for all economic sectors

by BERNAMA / pic by TMR FILE PUTRAJAYA - The government has decided to not allow any economic sector or  type…

11 months ago