Malaysia to raise minimum monthly wage to 2,000 ringgit from 2027
The increase, announced in the 2027 budget, is expected to benefit more than four million workers, including Nepalis, although micro, small and medium-sized businesses will receive an exemption.
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- 2026-10-09 10:00 UTCKathmandu Post · kathmandupost.com ↗
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