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Malaysia to introduce stronger wage measures in 2027 Budget, PM says
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged that the government will implement more decisive measures in the 2027 Budget to ensure fresh graduates secure employment that matches their qualifications and provides fair compensation.
LSN Malaysia ·
SHAH ALAM — The government will roll out enhanced policy measures aimed at bridging the gap between graduate qualifications and job market realities, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on Thursday. Speaking in Shah Alam, Anwar indicated that the 2027 Budget would contain firmer interventions to guarantee that university leavers obtain positions commensurate with their educational credentials and receive competitive wages. The statement reflects growing concern over graduate unemployment and underemployment issues affecting Malaysia's labour market. Anwar's commitment signals the administration's intention to address structural challenges in wage-setting and job placement mechanisms that have long frustrated young job seekers. The specific measures to be announced in next year's budget are expected to tackle both employer practices and skills-matching initiatives to improve employment outcomes for the country's graduating cohorts.