RM2,000 minimum wage across the board, SMEs to be exempted?
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KUALA LUMPUR: The government is understood to be preparing to raise the minimum wage to RM2,000 a month across sectors, covering workers across various employment categories.
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The move is expected to include fresh diploma and degree graduates, while micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are set to be exempted from the increase for the time being.
The announcement is expected to be made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim when he tables the 2027 Budget tomorrow.
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