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Protecting MSMEs means protecting jobs: MEF

Malaysia Times desk Original: theSun↗ 10/2 07:28 X
Protecting MSMEs means protecting jobs: MEF
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The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has backed the government decision to spare micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) from further increase in the RM1,700 minimum wage for now, saying the reprieve would help smaller businesses cope with rising operating costs and mounting competition.

From the original report

MEF senior adviser for government, media and international engagement Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman said the move would give MSME more room to manage rising operating costs while protecting employment opportunities.

“MEF supports the government decision to give MSME a reprieve from further increase in the RM1,700 minimum wage at this stage.

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Originally published
Oct 1, 2026
Updated here
Oct 2, 2026
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