Minimum wage debate: What workers want, what employers say and what comes next
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Malaysia’s minimum wage is once again under the spotlight, with workers pushing for higher pay while employers warn against a steep increase as the...
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The minimum wage is the statutory floor for basic pay that an employer must pay a covered worker — it does not include allowances, incentives or other additional payments.
But before getting into the arguments being made today, here is a quick look at how Malaysia’s minimum wage has changed over the years.
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- Oct 7, 2026
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- Oct 8, 2026
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