New minimum wage order gazette

The minimum wage order which sets the minimum wage at RM1,500 has been gazette and will come into effect on 1 May 2022. However it only applies to employers who employs more than 5 employees and those who carries out a professional activity classified under the Malaysian Standard Classification of Occupations (MASCO). Exemptions are given to employers with less than 5 employees which would only take effect on 1 January 2023 instead. (Source: The Sun Daily / 28 April 2022)