Debate over raising Malaysia’s minimum wage: Who will bear the additional cost?

Businesses could face difficulties if wages are raised without considering their capacity, while the government could consider wage subsidies, a minister says.

The debate over raising wages for low-income workers in Malaysia, a major employment destination for Nepalis, is no longer limited to how high the minimum wage should go. A key question now is whether employers alone should bear the additional cost of a wage hike or whether the government should share the burden with businesses.