Minimum Wage Could Go Up To RM3,100? Employers Say Small Businesses May Struggle
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The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) says RM1,700 is no longer enough for workers facing higher living costs, but employer groups warn that a sharp increase could burden small and rural businesses.
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The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) has called for the minimum wage to be raised to RM3,100 a month, describing the figure as a living-wage benchmark.
MTUC secretary-general Kamarul Baharin Mansor said the figure should guide the review of the current RM1,700 minimum wage, citing rising costs for food, housing and transportation.
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- Aug 24, 2026
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- Aug 24, 2026
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