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This was not the first time that Malaysia has mandated, and increased its minimum wage through a Minimum Wage Order, which was first issued in 2013.The Minimum Wage Order was introduced following the enactment of the National Wages Consultative Council Act 2011, which established a council — the NWCC — to advise the federal government on the matter.this is a part of a mechanism to cater for the welfare of workers, particularly low-income earners, and will be uniform across the country.
It should be noted that not all countries in Southeast Asia mandate a minimum wage. Singapore, for example, does not have one. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and the Netherlands take into account an employee’s age.When compared to the top employing countries, Malaysia’s minimum wage may pale in comparison — but do not be fooled by the numbers.