progressive wage policy

Boosting wages will address cost of living concerns: Anwar

Prices of essential goods in Malaysia are among cheapest in region, but more to be done on improving incomes

362 employers have applied to join Progressive Wage Policy pilot project

Project aims to improve wage structure, balance income distribution for private sector employees

Govt implements progressive wage policy in October

Policy includes allocation of RM50 mil, incentive payments for 1,000 employers when they submit their claims that fulfil set conditions

Subsidies under progressive wage pilot not a ‘right’ but to help, Sim tells employers

HR minister says it is meant to help SMEs employ skilled workers to kick-start productivity, in which they are expected to be able to pay higher salaries afterwards

Govt won’t arbitrarily make progressive wage policy mandatory, says Rafizi

The government will not arbitrarily allow the implementation of the progressive wage policy but will instead take into account the ability of employers and the current state of the country's economy, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli. 

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