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Implementation of Minimum Wages Rates and Minimum Wages Order 2022

Circular No 115/2022
Dated 29 Apr 2022

To Members of the Malaysian Bar

Implementation of Minimum Wages Rates and Minimum Wages Order 2022

The Minimum Wages Order 2022 (“Order 2022”) (P.U. (A) 140) was gazetted on 27 Apr 2022.  Under Order 2022, the minimum wage payable to an employee with effect from 1 May 2022 shall be RM1,500 per month.

The new minimum wages rates apply to:

(1) an employer who employs five or more employees; and

(2) regardless of the number of employees employed, an employer who carries out a professional activity classified under the Malaysia Standard Classification of Occupations (“MASCO”) as published by the Ministry of Human Resources.

Lawyers are classified as “Professionals” under MASCO.

Therefore, Members are advised to comply with the new minimum wages rates effective 1 May 2022 (Sunday).

Order 2022 is available here (see page 2 onwards) for your reference.

Thank you.

Anand Raj
Secretary
Malaysian Bar

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