Government must aid SMEs in the implementation of hike in Minimum Wage
Malaysia – As most businesses prepare for the May 1 implementation of the new RM1,500 minimum wage, questions persist over whether SMEs can afford the extra expense. The new standard comes as the economy continues to recover from the Covid-19 outbreak. Despite the complete adoption of a minimum wage in January 2013 and subsequent increases in 2016 and 2019, data …