Employment practice
8.2.1
Does your university as a body pay all staff and faculty at least the living wage, defined as the local living wage (if government defines this) or the local poverty indicator for a family of four (expressed as an hourly wage)?
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On August 1, 2025, the Minimum Wage Order 2024 came into full effect. Employers are required to pay a minimum wage of RM1,700 per month or RM8.72 per hour to eligible employees.
(Source: Ministry of Human Resources)
Referring to the Federal Government Gazette dated 4 December 2024 regarding the Implementation of the 2024 Minimum Wage, the government has agreed to increase the minimum wage rate to RM1,700 per month (Grade S8).
Based on the decision made during Mesyuarat Khas Jawatankuasa Perjawatan, Pemilihan & Kenaikan Pangkat of Kolej Poly-Tech MARA Sdn. Bhd. (KPTMSB) No. 07/2024, held on 10 September 2024, KPTMSB will implement the minimum wage for Grade S8 effective from 1 February 2025.
(Source: Pekeliling Kolej Poly-Tech Mara Sdn Bhd Jabatan Modal Insan Bil.05/2025)
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