New RM1,700 minimum wage from February 2025

BUDGET 2025 | The national minimum wage will be increased from RM1,500 to RM1,700 beginning February next year.

Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim said this was because any economic restructuring plans will only be deemed successful if they translate into meaningful income for the people.

“Therefore, the government has agreed to increase the minimum wage from RM1,500 to RM1,700, effective Feb 1, 2025...