The Human Resources Ministry (MOHR) has begun engaging key stakeholders as part of its review of the Minimum Wage Order 2024, aimed at ensuring wages remain fair, relevant and responsive to current economic conditions.
The latest engagement session, held at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre, drew about 400 participants, including representatives from employers, industry groups, workers and trade unions.
The ministry said the session forms part of a broader nationwide consultation led by the National Wages Consultative Council, in line with legal requirements to review the minimum wage at least once every two years.
“The current review, which began in January 2026, is expected to conclude by September.
“A total of 21 sessions has been scheduled nationwide from March 30 to April 29 to gather feedback across sectors and regions,” the ministry added.
Meanwhile, MOHR Deputy Ministry Datuk Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan, who attended the latest session, said the engagement sessions serve as an important platform for open dialogue to ensure wage policies are data-driven, inclusive and reflective of real labour market conditions.
Malaysia’s current minimum wage stands at RM1,700, following the last review conducted between November 2022 and November 2023. The policy is seen as a key instrument in balancing worker welfare with employers’ capacity, while supporting productivity and living standards.
