Minimum wage to increase to RM1,700 effective Feb 1, 2025
The Progressive Wage Policy would be fully enforced next year with an allocation of RM200 million, benefiting 50,000 workers.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Progressive Wage Policy expected to be implemented in October
The Progressive Wage Policy (PWP) is expected to be fully implemented in October, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Tue Jun 25 2024
Gov't committed to implement progressive wage policy for private sector - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed the government's seriousness in coming up with a Progressive Wage Policy for the private sector.
Wed May 22 2024
Hanifah Hajar: Govt will not arbitrarily impose progressive wage policy
The progressive wage policy is aimed to incentivise the future of companies, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.
Wed Mar 20 2024
Implementation of progressive wage policy among highlights of Parliament today
The First Meeting of the Third Term of the 15th Parliament will last for 19 days until March 27.
Wed Mar 20 2024
Employers ready for progressive wage policy, but some housekeeping needed - MEF
Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman said higher wages based on increase of productivity among workers will lure more investors to the country.
Fri Jan 12 2024
Govt will not arbitrarily impose progressive wage policy - Rafizi
Rafizi Ramli said that was because the implementation of the policy was voluntary and involved incentives from the government.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Cabinet approves progressive wage policy, details to be tabled in Budget 2024 - Rafizi
Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said the wage system is expected to be implemented in April or May next year.
Thu Aug 24 2023
Progressive wage model: MTEN to analyze implementation suitability - Sivakumar
V. Sivakumar said it was also to decide whether to study the salary model or seek other alternatives to improve the existing salary system.
Fri Jun 30 2023
No such thing as work from home pay cuts - Minister
The national wage policy does not allow cuts in salary or allowances for employees working from home (WFH), said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan.
Thu Apr 28 2022
Some employers, industry players agree to implementation of minimum wage - Saravanan
Some employers and industry players have agreed to the minimum wage policy which will take effect from May 1, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.
Fri Apr 15 2022
Minimum wage policy should be done in an orderly manner - BNM Governor
Minimum wage policy should be done in an orderly manner to ensure that the move will support economic growth while not adding inflationary pressure to the country.
Wed Mar 30 2022
BR1M, minimum wage policy help achieve national economic objectives - Abdul Rahman
He said direct cash transfer programs, such as BR1M, were common in dozens of countries around the world.
Mon Dec 26 2016
New minimum wage policy to take effect on July 1 - Riot
The Minimum Wages Order 2016 will take effect July 1 without any delay, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem.
Thu Jun 30 2016
Employers who fail to pay minimum wage will face court action
Employers who fail to adhere to the Minimum Wage Policy which will take effect on July 1 will face court action.
Fri Feb 12 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024