Higher pay sounds good, but employers are worried about the cost.
M’sian Kindergarten Teacher Claims She Earned RM1.6K, Below The RM1.7K Minimum Wage, With No EPF Or SOCSO Contributions
The teacher said she was promised RM1.7K, but continued receiving RM1.6K with no contributions credited.
Here’s How Much Indonesia’s MPs Earn & How It Compares To M’sia
The allowance that made an entire country say “enough.”
‘Just Need RM100 A Month’ – M’sian Influencer Claims RM1,700 Is Enough To Raise A Child, Netizens Divided
“It is possible with careful spending.”
‘RM1,700’s Not Enough’ – M’sians Have To Work 2 Jobs, Delay Marriage Plans Despite Minimum Wage Increase
“The cost of living in the city isn’t the same as rural areas.”
Some Employers Still Aren’t Paying Workers The RM1,700 Minimum Wage
Instead of paying fines, it’s better to pay the minimum wage to employees. – JTKSM
Indonesia Is One Of The Countries With The Lowest Minimum Wage In The World In 2025
It’s not just tough here, it’s tough everywhere.
M’sian Woman Shares How One Can Survive On A RM1.7k Salary
If there’s a will, there’s a way.
M’sian Govt Increases Minimum Wage From RM1.5k To RM1.7k Starting Today
Still, KESUMA notes that RM1,700 isn’t a one-size-fits-all wage, especially for fresh grads or skilled workers.
Can’t Afford The New Minimum Wage? Might As Well Quit Doing Business, Says S’wak Union
It slammed several groups for turning to “fear mongering and incoherent rhetoric”.
Anwar: GST Will Only Come Back If Minimum Income Hits RM3,000 To RM4,000
Currently, Malaysia’s minimum wage is RM1,500 per month. Anwar wants this raised before the country even considers bringing back GST.
RM1.5K Salary Isn’t Enough For M’sian Families To Survive, Says UNICEF
It suggested raising it to RM2,102 per month.
