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Malaysia plans higher minimum wages in 2027 budget
Malaysia plans to raise its national minimum wage from RM1,700 to RM2,000 a month next year.
The increase is part of the country’s 2027 budget and wider reforms.
The government also plans a RM2,500 monthly wage level for semi-skilled workers and university graduates.
Workers at government-linked investment and company groups would have a monthly wage level of RM3,400.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the measures aim to improve living standards and help address pressure from the cost of living.
The budget also includes more than RM80 billion for subsidies and public assistance.
The wage increases are planned for next year, though the announcement does not give a specific start date.
Malaysia plans to raise the national minimum wage from RM 1,700 to RM 2,000 under its 2027 budget.
The increase is expected to take effect next year.
The budget also sets monthly wage levels of RM 2,500 for semi-skilled workers and university graduates.
Wage standards at government-linked investment and company entities are set to rise to RM 3,400 per month.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the measures aim to address living-cost pressures and ensure workers receive fair pay.
- Who
- Malaysia’s government, led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
- What
- The 2027 budget plans higher minimum wages, including a national rate of RM 2,000.
- When
- The budget was presented on 10 October 2026; the national increase is expected to take effect next year.
- Where
- Malaysia.
- Why
- The government says the measures are intended to address living-cost pressures and ensure workers receive fair pay.
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Anggaran 2027 yang saya persembahkan hari ini adalah langkah penting dalam upaya berkelanjutan pemerintah MADANI untuk meningkatkan martabat setiap warga Malaysia, dengan aspirasi untuk mencapai langit dan menanamkan akar di bumi
Upaya untuk mengendalikan tekanan biaya hidup juga diperkuat melalui peningkatan upah minimum dan langkah-langkah untuk memastikan bahwa mahasiswa menerima upah yang layak, bersama dengan berbagai inisiatif dan reformasi penting lainnya
Anwar Ibrahim presented Malaysia’s 2027 budget.
The planned national minimum wage increase is expected to take effect.
- National minimum wage
- Planned increase from RM 1,700 to RM 2,000
- Semi-skilled workers and university graduates
- RM 2,500 per month
- Government-linked investment and company entities
- RM 3,400 per month
- Budget
- Malaysia’s 2027 budget
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