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The Progressive Wage Policy would be fully enforced next year with an allocation of RM200 million, benefiting 50,000 workers.

Key factors in determining the minimum wage include the poverty line income, productivity growth, and the consumer price index.

A recent report showed 10 percent of formal workers receiving wages below the minimum rate of RM1,500 per month.

Turkiye decided to ramp up the monthly minimum wage by 49 per cent to 17,002 Turkish liras (US$578.4) starting the first day of 2024.

Thailand will increase its minimum wage in January, confirming a previous deal while planning to raise it further in March.

The minimum wage is for unskilled workers, not skilled workers, said Economy Ministry Rafizi Ramli.

The enforcement of the RM1,500 minimum wage for employers with fewer than five workers took effect on July 1 this year.

Employees voiced out their pressing concerns about the rising cost of living and labour shortage.

PM Anwar Ibrahim said the minimum wage is still difficult to implement and its implementation is also a bit chaotic.

The starting monthly salary under this MoU cannot be less than the minimum wage currently in force in Malaysia which is RM1,500, KSM said.

The implementation of the Minimum Wage Order (PMG) for employers with less than five workers has been postponed again from Jan 1 to July 1, 2023.

South Korean truckers voted to end their strike today as it entered a third week with public support waning and the govt refusing to budge.

Tens of thousands striking truckers are demanding a minimum wage programme be permanent and broader.

Mat Yaacob said the prisoners involved are paid minimum wage along with Manpower Department approved accommodations.

About 50 pct of the 1.62 million civil servants in the country are still unable to own homes due to the sector's minimum wage being 'irrelevant' in current times.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.

Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.

The Progressive Wage Policy would be fully enforced next year with an allocation of RM200 million, benefiting 50,000 workers.

The benchmark index, which opened 1.85 points higher at 1,643.29, moved between 1,641.71 and 1,649.31 throughout the trading session.

The focus is on driving the MADANI Economy, speeding reforms, cutting red tape, raising wages, and tackling the cost of living.

The expansion aims to provide a more efficient and reliable public transportation network, reduce congestion, and improve accessibility.

The report said Budget 2025 will entail efforts to position Kuala Lumpur as a top 20 global startup hub by 2030 through the KL20 initiative.

Special Cabinet Committee on National governance is established to curb corruption, law reforms to modernise outdate regulations, MoF said.

The govt will also incentivise hiring women returning from career breaks, offer job matching and improve care services facilities.

Budget 2025 will continue prioritising upskilling and retraining initiatives to equip workers with the latest skill sets necessary.