minimum wage

FMM concerned over new minimum wage, calls for balanced implementation

THE Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has raised concerns over the government’s implementation of the new Minimum Wages Order 2024,…

2 months ago

TNB leads as 1st GLC to raise minimum wage

by SUFEA SALEHUDDIN TENAGA Nasional Bhd (TNB) has set a new standard for government-linked companies (GLCs) by becoming the first…

5 months ago

Sabah, Perlis and Kelantan not ready for RM1,700 minimum wage

EMPLOYERS in Sabah, Perlis and Kelantan are hesitant to implement an RM1,700 minimum wage due to weak economic growth and…

5 months ago

I’m lovin’ it: California fast food workers hail pay hike

LOS ANGELES — Fast food workers in California on Monday hailed a pay raise that takes their minimum wage to…

12 months ago

Don’t use minimum wage as benchmark for starting pay of fresh grads – Rafizi

PUTRAJAYA – The minimum wage of RM1,500 should not be set as a reference or benchmark by employers to pay…

2 years ago

Govt does not rule out inflation risks following enforcement of minimum wage – Rafizi

PUTRAJAYA – The government does not rule out the possibility that the enforcement of the RM1,500 minimum wage for employers…

2 years ago

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…

2 years 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…

2 years 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…

2 years 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…

3 years 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…

3 years 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…

3 years 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…

3 years ago