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Government Vows Price Control Amid Minimum Wage Hike Concerns

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 13
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What happened

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Aminolhuda Hassan questioned the government during a Dewan Rakyat session regarding the impact of the RM2,000 minimum wage hike, which takes effect in June 2027. The government responded by committing to strengthen efforts to stabilize the prices of essential goods and prevent job cuts or increased operating costs.

From malaysiakini.com

Why it matters

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The minimum wage increase raises concerns about rising living costs and inflation, which the government noted remained under control at 1.7 percent in the first quarter of 2026. To address these concerns, the government plans to tighten enforcement of the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act.

From malaysiakini.com

Who's involved

  • Aminolhuda HassanPolitician who questioned the government about the wage hike's economic impact
  • parliamentLegislative body where the question-and-answer session took place

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • finance ministrySpeculative

    The finance ministry might need to implement new price controls and manage financial adjustments for small and medium enterprises

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