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Proposed RM3,100 minimum wage could shock labour market, warns FMM
Malaysia's manufacturing federation has cautioned that a proposed increase in the minimum wage could have unexpected repercussions on the labour market. The jump from the current RM1,700 represents a significant hike that industry players did not anticipate.
LSN Malaysia ·
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has raised concerns about the potential labour market impact of a proposed minimum wage increase to RM3,100, describing the jump as an unforeseen development.
The current minimum wage stands at RM1,700, making the proposed increase a substantial leap that manufacturing and industry stakeholders say they were not prepared for. The FMM's cautionary stance reflects broader concerns within the business community about the pace and scale of the wage adjustment.
The federation's warning suggests potential challenges for employers in absorbing the wage hike, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises that form a significant portion of Malaysia's industrial base. Industry observers are closely monitoring how businesses may respond to the proposed change.
The minimum wage announcement comes as Malaysia continues to navigate post-pandemic economic recovery and labour market dynamics. Policymakers will need to balance worker welfare with business sustainability as they consider the proposal's final implementation details and timeline.