PUTRAJAYA: The resolution to elevate the minimum wage to RM1,500 a month is aimed toward encouraging larger participation within the local employment market, says Datuk Seri M. Saravanan (pic).
The Human Resources Minister stated the market is seen to have change into more difficult and the minimum wage enhance may assist entice more individuals to search employment.
“The decision to increase the minimum wage is done after a comprehensive study and review had been conducted, with the involvement of stakeholders and parties,” he stated in his Labour Day message on Sunday (May 1).
The RM1,500 minimum wage coverage takes impact on May 1.
The implementation of the brand new minimum wage charge was introduced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob in March.
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Saravanan stated that particular laws is being mulled to monitor and shield employees within the gig economic system.
He stated there have been at present about 4 million Malaysians concerned within the gig economic system in contrast with 500,000 throughout pre-pandemic days.
“We are concerned about the needs of gig workers, their status as workers.
“We will be looking into whether there is a need to draw up legislation specifically to oversee and protect workers in the gig economy,” he stated.
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Saravanan stated that the Working for Workers digital app which was launched final 12 months had acquired 15,313 complaints as of April 17.
“From complaints received, we have acted on 14,907 cases. With the help of labour offices located close to the workplaces of the complainants, complaints were dealt with quickly,” he stated.
The Working for Workers app is out there to 15.7 million employees, together with overseas employees, to submit complaints associated to labour points.
To optimise the usage of the applying, it will likely be additional improved the place translation in 14 languages will likely be made out there quickly.
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Saravanan stated his ministry had additionally labored with the International Labour Organisation to launch a National Action Plan on Forced Labour 2021-2025.
“This action plan is our commitment to ensure the issue of forced labour is being tackled collectively and effectively to protect Malaysia’s image and reputation,” he stated.
In March, Malaysia ratified the ILO, often known as Protocol 29.
Saravan stated the ministry would proceed to make sure the wellbeing and welfare of employees – who’re pillars of nationwide improvement – stay protected.
