The Government of Malaysia has announced new amendments under the Minimum Wages Order 2024 (MWO 2024), which was gazetted on 4 December 2024, the new minimum wage will come into effect in two stages from 1 February 2025.
The minimum monthly wage of RM1,700 will apply to:
Employers with five employees or more; and
Employers categorized as conducting professional activities under the Malaysia Standard Classification of Occupations 2020 (MASCO Employers), regardless of the number of employees they have.
From 1 August 2025: The minimum monthly wage of RM1,700 will apply to all employers, regardless of the number of employees.
Employers who have less than five employees (excluding MASCO Employers) can continue to pay the existing minimum wage of RM1,500 until 1 August 2025.
Find more information on this national gazette.
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