Proposed committee to oversee fair wages
KUCHING: The setting up of the Sarawak Salary Committee is being proposed to act the role of examining fair wages in conjunction with the minimum and progressive wages in the state. The proposal from the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) Sarawak has received approval from Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and […]
Government ensures minimum wage while promoting progress pay
KUCHING: The government has made clear that the RM1,500 minimum wage will remain despite the introduction of the new proposed progressive wage. Human Resources Minister V. Sivakumar said that the minimum wage will serve as the foundation of the wage structure, ensuring a fair outcome for everyone involved. “Even with RM1,500, the wage should not […]
Minimum wage: Misgivings remain as reality sets in
KUCHING: The enforcement of a minimum wage of RM1,500 on employers with fewer than five employees starting July 1 will probably not have much impact on businesses in urban areas compared to those in rural areas. Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Sarawak (ACCCIS) secretary-general Datuk Jonathan Chai however said it is time to […]
SBEU slams MEF for fear-mongering on minimum wage
KUCHING: The Sarawak Bank Employees Union (SBEU) has urged the Malaysia Employers Federation (MEF) to act responsibly and stop spreading fear and false information. The union expressed its disappointment with the employer’s organisation, which is seeking a permanent exemption from minimum wage requirements for businesses with 10 or fewer employees, citing a similar law in […]
Setting of minimum wage requires various inputs
By Lucia Terey Anak John KUALA LUMPUR: The minimum wage should be set based on various aspects, including the job sector, academic qualifications, experience and skills of workers to give justice to all parties, according to the leaders of the country’s two main trade unions. National Association of Skilled Workers secretary-general Mohammad Rizan Hassan said […]
RM1.5k minimum wage must be based on competencies and skills
KUCHING: Workers should be paid salaries commensurate with competencies and skills. Lending support to the unity government’s move to increase the wages of workers to a minimum RM1,500 in July next year, the Sarawak Patriot Association urged companies to provide training for employees to brush up their competency skills. Its chairman Datuk Dr Lau Pang […]
Chamber losing sleep over flexi-hours, shorter week
KUCHING: Adequate consultation and brainstorming with the stakeholders is needed before any far-reaching policy is implemented by the government. Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) secretary-general Datuk Jonathan Chai said this in response to the majority of Malaysians wanting flexible work hours instead of four work days per week. According to him, […]
Change spending habits to mitigate rising prices
By Neville Timothy Sanders & Gabriel Lihan Prices of necessities and goods have shot up like nobody’s business lately – some by as much as 60 per cent – and among the reasons cited are the new minimum wage of RM1,500 and traders’ greed. The price hikes were met with lukewarm reception with some aware […]
Not the right time to implement RM1,500 minimum wage
KUCHING: The business community in general is supportive of the review of the minimum wage to increase to RM1,500, but feel that it is not the right time to implement it yet. Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) secretary-general Datuk Jonathan Chai said that, “Just not now.” “Practical issues like the timing and margin of revision should […]
New minimum wage order gazetted
KUALA LUMPUR: The new minimum wage of RM1,500 a month effective May 1 was officially gazetted yesterday. The Minimum Wages Order issued by Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan was published in the Federal Government Gazette and uploaded on the official website of the Attorney-General’s Chambers today. According to the gazette under Paragraph 4 […]
