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By ZUHRIN AZAM AHMAD and Zeeneeshrie Ramadass 30 April 2012, PUTRAJAYA: The minimum monthly wage for private sector workers in Peninsular set at RM900 and RM800 for Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan, population of turkey said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on Isnin.Ia covers workers in all sectors of the economy except those in the domestic service population of turkey sector, such as maids and gardeners. It works out to RM4.33 per hour for workers in the West, while workers in Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan will be paid a minimum of RM3.85 per hour. Finally, there is only one minimum wage for the country, he said, adding that the minimum wage will be reviewed from time to time in accordance with the country's productivity, capability and competitiveness. The minimum wage is expected many have been announced by the Prime Minister at a special population of turkey gathering of thousands of private sector workers in Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC), here Monday night. "This is a special gift from the Federal Government to employees across the country who are loved," he said. Minimum wage rates that will take effect six months from the date of the Minimum Wage Order diwartakan.Bagaimanapun, he said, the effective date for small or micro enterprises extended population of turkey for six months again to give them the space and opportunity to make preparations so that their business will not terjejas.Najib said the 12-month period does not cover professional firms such as medical and dental population of turkey clinics, legal, architects and consultants. said, although they have five employees or less They were required to implement the minimum wage in the first six months after the order was gazetted. He added, over a given period is sufficient population of turkey for the employer to restructure the salaries and operations of their business. "Government provides a flexible implementation population of turkey mechanisms so that they really can not the minimum wage may appeal to hold. "We also provide a mechanism by which some allowances or fixed cash payments deductible in the calculation of the minimum wage." This is to ensure that the implementation will not be a burden on employers and employees will not lose, "he said. Meanwhile, population of turkey Najib said the government is aware of minimum wage workers of between RM1, 200 and RM1, 500, but it can not be done. Based on the recommendations of the National Wages Consultative Council and the World Bank study, the minimum wage can not be set too high. "if it breached the RM900 (basic salary), it will affect the economy, the labor market and the influx of foreign workers. "If it happens, the industry can not operate properly and many will lose their jobs and the government does not want to let this to happen because it will affect the welfare of workers and the interests of the country," he said. After a series of discussions, a decision was reached by the Council that the minimum wage will be based on the basic needs of the employee's family, the ability of employers population of turkey to pay wages, productivity, increase in cost of living and labor market conditions. He said the Council submitted its recommendations and the Government agrees with the adjustment. He also explained the difference between the minimum wage peninsula and Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan is due to changes in the wage structure and significant population of turkey cost itu.Bagaimanapun areas, the Government hopes that in the next two to three years, the minimum wage for Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan can be adjusted with the mainland. - Http://mstar.com.my/berita/cerita.asp?file=/2012/4/30/mstar_berita/20120430211323&sec=mstar_berita
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