Minimum wage in Malaysia

1,700.00 MYR per month¹

per monthGeneral rate since February 1, 2025

Next change

No scheduled increase on record.

Since 2022Full history

tonnage, etc. with effect from 1 February 2025 3. (1) The minimum wages rates payable to an employee with effect from 1 February 2025 shall be as follows: P.U. (A) 376 7 (2) In relation to an employee who is not paid basic wages but is paid wages based only on piece rate, ton nage, task, trip or commission , the rate of monthly wages payable to that e mployee with effect from 1 February 2025 shall not be less than RM1,700.00. (3) This paragraph shall apply to an employee employed by— (a) an employer who employs five or more employees; and (b) regardless of the number of employees employed, an employer who carries out a professional activity classified unde r the Malaysia Standard Classification of Occupations (MASCO) as published officially by the Ministry of Human Resources. Minimum wages rates and rate of wages paid to employee based only on piece rate, tonnage, etc. for the period from 1 February 2025 to 31 July 2025 4. (1) The minimum wages rates payable to an employee for the period from 1 February 2025 to 31 July 2025 shall be as follows: Minimum Wages Rate Monthly Daily Hourly RM1,700 Number of working days in a week RM8.72

Source: statute
Citation: Minimum Wages Order 2024, P.U. (A) 376/2024
snapshot: September 26, 2026
Notes: Minimum Wages Order 2024 para 3, in operation 1 February 2025 (para 1(2)); employers with five or more employees and MASCO professional activities of any size (para 3(3)).

Verified September 26, 2026

4 rates in force

Rates by worker type, industry and employer size

The highest rate that fits the job applies.

Applies to	Rate	Effective
1–4 employees Source: Minimum Wages Order 2024, P.U. (A) 376/2024 tonnage, etc. with effect from 1 August 2025 5. (1) The minimum wages rates payable to an employee with effect from 1 August 2025 shall be as follows: (2) In relation to an employee who is not paid basic wages but is paid wages based only on piece rate, tonnage, task, trip or commission, the rate of monthly wages payable to that employee with effect from 1 August 2025 shall not be less than RM1,700.00. (3) This paragraph shall apply to employee employed by an employer who em ploys less than five employees other than an employer referred to in subsubparagraph 3(3)(b). Revocation 6. The Minimum Wages Order 2022 [P.U. (A) 140/2022] is revoked. Minimum Wages Rate Monthly Daily Hourly RM1,700 Number of working days in a week RM8.72 Source statute snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Minimum Wages Order 2024 para 5, in operation 1 August 2025 (para 1(4)): employers with fewer than five employees; from this date every employer covered pays RM1,700 / RM8.72. Verified September 26, 2026	1,700.00 MYR/ monthAugust 1, 2025	August 1, 2025
1–4 employees Source: Minimum Wages Order 2024, P.U. (A) 376/2024 tonnage, etc. with effect from 1 August 2025 5. (1) The minimum wages rates payable to an employee with effect from 1 August 2025 shall be as follows: (2) In relation to an employee who is not paid basic wages but is paid wages based only on piece rate, tonnage, task, trip or commission, the rate of monthly wages payable to that employee with effect from 1 August 2025 shall not be less than RM1,700.00. (3) This paragraph shall apply to employee employed by an employer who em ploys less than five employees other than an employer referred to in subsubparagraph 3(3)(b). Revocation 6. The Minimum Wages Order 2022 [P.U. (A) 140/2022] is revoked. Minimum Wages Rate Monthly Daily Hourly RM1,700 Number of working days in a week RM8.72 Source statute snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Minimum Wages Order 2024 para 5, in operation 1 August 2025 (para 1(4)): employers with fewer than five employees. Verified September 26, 2026	8.72 MYR/ hourAugust 1, 2025	August 1, 2025
5+ employees Source: Minimum Wages Order 2024, P.U. (A) 376/2024 tonnage, etc. with effect from 1 February 2025 3. (1) The minimum wages rates payable to an employee with effect from 1 February 2025 shall be as follows: P.U. (A) 376 7 (2) In relation to an employee who is not paid basic wages but is paid wages based only on piece rate, ton nage, task, trip or commission , the rate of monthly wages payable to that e mployee with effect from 1 February 2025 shall not be less than RM1,700.00. (3) This paragraph shall apply to an employee employed by— (a) an employer who employs five or more employees; and (b) regardless of the number of employees employed, an employer who carries out a professional activity classified unde r the Malaysia Standard Classification of Occupations (MASCO) as published officially by the Ministry of Human Resources. Minimum wages rates and rate of wages paid to employee based only on piece rate, tonnage, etc. for the period from 1 February 2025 to 31 July 2025 4. (1) The minimum wages rates payable to an employee for the period from 1 February 2025 to 31 July 2025 shall be as follows: Minimum Wages Rate Monthly Daily Hourly RM1,700 Number of working days in a week RM8.72 Source statute snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Minimum Wages Order 2024 para 3, in operation 1 February 2025 (para 1(2)); employers with five or more employees and MASCO professional activities of any size (para 3(3)). Verified September 26, 2026	1,700.00 MYR/ monthFebruary 1, 2025	February 1, 2025
5+ employees Source: Minimum Wages Order 2024, P.U. (A) 376/2024 tonnage, etc. with effect from 1 February 2025 3. (1) The minimum wages rates payable to an employee with effect from 1 February 2025 shall be as follows: P.U. (A) 376 7 (2) In relation to an employee who is not paid basic wages but is paid wages based only on piece rate, ton nage, task, trip or commission , the rate of monthly wages payable to that e mployee with effect from 1 February 2025 shall not be less than RM1,700.00. (3) This paragraph shall apply to an employee employed by— (a) an employer who employs five or more employees; and (b) regardless of the number of employees employed, an employer who carries out a professional activity classified unde r the Malaysia Standard Classification of Occupations (MASCO) as published officially by the Ministry of Human Resources. Minimum wages rates and rate of wages paid to employee based only on piece rate, tonnage, etc. for the period from 1 February 2025 to 31 July 2025 4. (1) The minimum wages rates payable to an employee for the period from 1 February 2025 to 31 July 2025 shall be as follows: Minimum Wages Rate Monthly Daily Hourly RM1,700 Number of working days in a week RM8.72 Source statute snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Minimum Wages Order 2024 para 3, in operation 1 February 2025 (para 1(2)); employers with five or more employees and MASCO professional activities of any size (para 3(3)). Verified September 26, 2026	8.72 MYR/ hourFebruary 1, 2025	February 1, 2025

2022 to 2026

History

Each step is a rate row with its own quoted source.

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Applies to	Rate	Effective	Until
5+ employees Source: Minimum Wages Order 2022, P.U. (A) 140/2022 tonnage, etc. with effect from 1 May 2022 4. (1) The minimum wages rates payable to an employee with effect from 1 May 2022 shall be as follows: (2) In relation to an employee who is not paid basic wages but is paid wages based only on piece rate, ton nage, task, trip or commission , the rate of monthly wages payable to that employee with effect from 1 May 2022 shall not be less than RM1,500. (3) This paragraph shall apply to an employee employed by— (a) an employer who employs five or more employees; and (b) 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 officially by the Ministry of Human Resources. Minimum wages rate Monthly Daily Hourly RM1,500 Number of working days in a week RM7.21 Source statute snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Minimum Wages Order 2022 para 4, in operation 1 May 2022 (para 1(2)); applies to employers with five or more employees and, regardless of size, to employers carrying out a MASCO professional activity (para 4(3)). Verified September 26, 2026	1,500.00 MYR/ monthMay 1, 2022 – February 1, 2025	May 1, 2022	February 1, 2025

Earlier rules by employer size, worker type and condition (21)

Applies to	Rate	Effective	Until
1–4 employees Source: Minimum Wages Order 2024, P.U. (A) 376/2024 tonnage, etc. for the period from 1 February 2025 to 31 July 2025 4. (1) The minimum wages rates payable to an employee for the period from 1 February 2025 to 31 July 2025 shall be as follows: Minimum Wages Rate Monthly Daily Hourly RM1,700 Number of working days in a week RM8.72 6 5 4 RM65.38 RM78.46 RM98.08 Minimum Wages Rate Monthly Daily Hourly RM1,500 Number of working days in a week RM7.21 Source statute snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Minimum Wages Order 2024 para 4: employers with fewer than five employees, 1 February 2025 to 31 July 2025 (para 1(3)). Verified September 26, 2026	1,500.00 MYR/ monthFebruary 1, 2025 – August 1, 2025	February 1, 2025	August 1, 2025
1–4 employees Source: Minimum Wages Order 2024, P.U. (A) 376/2024 tonnage, etc. for the period from 1 February 2025 to 31 July 2025 4. (1) The minimum wages rates payable to an employee for the period from 1 February 2025 to 31 July 2025 shall be as follows: Minimum Wages Rate Monthly Daily Hourly RM1,700 Number of working days in a week RM8.72 6 5 4 RM65.38 RM78.46 RM98.08 Minimum Wages Rate Monthly Daily Hourly RM1,500 Number of working days in a week RM7.21 Source statute snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Minimum Wages Order 2024 para 4: employers with fewer than five employees, 1 February 2025 to 31 July 2025 (para 1(3)). Verified September 26, 2026	7.21 MYR/ hourFebruary 1, 2025 – August 1, 2025	February 1, 2025	August 1, 2025
1–4 employees Source: Minimum Wages Order 2022, P.U. (A) 140/2022 (2) In relation to an employee who is not paid basic wages but is paid wages based only on piece rate, ton nage, task, trip or commission , the rate of monthly wages payable to that employee with effect from 1 January 2023 shall not be less than RM1,500. (3) This paragraph shall apply to an employee employed by an employer who em ploys less than five employees Source statute snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Minimum Wages Order 2022 para 5, in operation 1 January 2023 (para 1(3)): employers with fewer than five employees (other than professional activities). Verified September 26, 2026	1,500.00 MYR/ monthJanuary 1, 2023 – February 1, 2025	January 1, 2023	February 1, 2025
1–4 employees · place of employment in a City Council or Municipal Council area listed in the Schedule Source: Minimum Wages Order 2022, P.U. (A) 140/2022 6. (1) The minimum wages rates payable to an employee according to the place of employment area for the period from 1 May 2022 to 31 December 2022 shall be as follows: Area Minimum wages rate Monthly Daily Hourly City Council or Municipal Council area RM1,200 Number of working days in a week RM5.77 Source statute snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Minimum Wages Order 2022 para 6: employers with fewer than five employees, 1 May 2022 to 31 December 2022 (para 1(4)). Verified September 26, 2026	1,200.00 MYR/ monthMay 1, 2022 – January 1, 2023	May 1, 2022	January 1, 2023
1–4 employees · place of employment outside the City Council and Municipal Council areas Source: Minimum Wages Order 2022, P.U. (A) 140/2022 Other than City Council or Municipal Council area RM1,100 6 RM42.31 RM5.29 Source statute snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Minimum Wages Order 2022 para 6: employers with fewer than five employees, 1 May 2022 to 31 December 2022. Verified September 26, 2026	1,100.00 MYR/ monthMay 1, 2022 – January 1, 2023	May 1, 2022	January 1, 2023
1–4 employees · place of employment outside the City Council and Municipal Council areas Source: Minimum Wages Order 2022, P.U. (A) 140/2022 Other than City Council or Municipal Council area RM1,100 6 RM42.31 RM5.29 Source statute snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Minimum Wages Order 2022 para 6: employers with fewer than five employees, 1 May 2022 to 31 December 2022. Verified September 26, 2026	5.29 MYR/ hourMay 1, 2022 – January 1, 2023	May 1, 2022	January 1, 2023
1–4 employees · place of employment in a City Council or Municipal Council area listed in the Schedule Source: Minimum Wages Order 2022, P.U. (A) 140/2022 6. (1) The minimum wages rates payable to an employee according to the place of employment area for the period from 1 May 2022 to 31 December 2022 shall be as follows: Area Minimum wages rate Monthly Daily Hourly City Council or Municipal Council area RM1,200 Number of working days in a week RM5.77 Source statute snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Minimum Wages Order 2022 para 6: employers with fewer than five employees, 1 May 2022 to 31 December 2022. Verified September 27, 2026	5.77 MYR/ hourMay 1, 2022 – January 1, 2023	May 1, 2022	January 1, 2023
5+ employees Source: Minimum Wages Order 2022, P.U. (A) 140/2022 tonnage, etc. with effect from 1 May 2022 4. (1) The minimum wages rates payable to an employee with effect from 1 May 2022 shall be as follows: (2) In relation to an employee who is not paid basic wages but is paid wages based only on piece rate, ton nage, task, trip or commission , the rate of monthly wages payable to that employee with effect from 1 May 2022 shall not be less than RM1,500. (3) This paragraph shall apply to an employee employed by— (a) an employer who employs five or more employees; and (b) 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 officially by the Ministry of Human Resources. Minimum wages rate Monthly Daily Hourly RM1,500 Number of working days in a week RM7.21 Source statute snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Minimum Wages Order 2022 para 4, in operation 1 May 2022 (para 1(2)); applies to employers with five or more employees and, regardless of size, to employers carrying out a MASCO professional activity (para 4(3)). Verified September 26, 2026	1,500.00 MYR/ monthMay 1, 2022 – February 1, 2025	May 1, 2022	February 1, 2025
5+ employees Source: Minimum Wages Order 2022, P.U. (A) 140/2022 tonnage, etc. with effect from 1 May 2022 4. (1) The minimum wages rates payable to an employee with effect from 1 May 2022 shall be as follows: (2) In relation to an employee who is not paid basic wages but is paid wages based only on piece rate, ton nage, task, trip or commission , the rate of monthly wages payable to that employee with effect from 1 May 2022 shall not be less than RM1,500. (3) This paragraph shall apply to an employee employed by— (a) an employer who employs five or more employees; and (b) 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 officially by the Ministry of Human Resources. Minimum wages rate Monthly Daily Hourly RM1,500 Number of working days in a week RM7.21 Source statute snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Minimum Wages Order 2022 para 4, in operation 1 May 2022 (para 1(2)); applies to employers with five or more employees and, regardless of size, to employers carrying out a MASCO professional activity (para 4(3)). Verified September 26, 2026	7.21 MYR/ hourMay 1, 2022 – February 1, 2025	May 1, 2022	February 1, 2025
Place of employment in a City Council or Municipal Council area listed in the Schedule Source: Minimum Wages Order 2020, P.U. (A) 5/2020 Minimum wages rates in the City Council or Municipal Council areas 4. The minimum wages rates payable to an employee who works in a place of employment in any City Council or Municipal Council areas as specified in the Schedule shall be as follows: Minimum wages rates Monthly Daily Hourly Number of working days in a week 6 5 4 RM1,200.00 RM46.15 RM55.38 RM69.23 RM5.77 Source statute snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Minimum Wages Order 2020, in operation 1 February 2020 (para 1(2)); the Schedule lists the 57 city and municipal council areas. Revoked by the Minimum Wages Order 2022 from 1 May 2022. Verified September 26, 2026	1,200.00 MYR/ monthFebruary 1, 2020 – May 1, 2022	February 1, 2020	May 1, 2022
Place of employment in a City Council or Municipal Council area listed in the Schedule Source: Minimum Wages Order 2020, P.U. (A) 5/2020 Minimum wages rates in the City Council or Municipal Council areas 4. The minimum wages rates payable to an employee who works in a place of employment in any City Council or Municipal Council areas as specified in the Schedule shall be as follows: Minimum wages rates Monthly Daily Hourly Number of working days in a week 6 5 4 RM1,200.00 RM46.15 RM55.38 RM69.23 RM5.77 Source statute snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Minimum Wages Order 2020, in operation 1 February 2020 (para 1(2)); the Schedule lists the 57 city and municipal council areas. Revoked by the Minimum Wages Order 2022 from 1 May 2022. Verified September 26, 2026	5.77 MYR/ hourFebruary 1, 2020 – May 1, 2022	February 1, 2020	May 1, 2022
Place of employment outside the City Council and Municipal Council areas Source: Minimum Wages Order 2020, P.U. (A) 5/2020 Minimum wages rates in areas other than the City Council or Municipal Council areas 6. The minimum wages rates payable to an employee who works in a place of employment in any areas other than the City Council or Municipal Council areas as specified in the Schedule shall be as follows: Minimum wages rates Monthly Daily Hourly Number of working days in a week 6 5 4 RM1,100.00 RM42.31 RM50.77 RM63.46 RM5.29 Source statute snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Minimum Wages Order 2020, in operation 1 February 2020 (para 1(2)); the Schedule lists the 57 city and municipal council areas. Revoked by the Minimum Wages Order 2022 from 1 May 2022. Verified September 26, 2026	1,100.00 MYR/ monthFebruary 1, 2020 – May 1, 2022	February 1, 2020	May 1, 2022
Place of employment outside the City Council and Municipal Council areas Source: Minimum Wages Order 2020, P.U. (A) 5/2020 Minimum wages rates in areas other than the City Council or Municipal Council areas 6. The minimum wages rates payable to an employee who works in a place of employment in any areas other than the City Council or Municipal Council areas as specified in the Schedule shall be as follows: Minimum wages rates Monthly Daily Hourly Number of working days in a week 6 5 4 RM1,100.00 RM42.31 RM50.77 RM63.46 RM5.29 Source statute snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Minimum Wages Order 2020, in operation 1 February 2020 (para 1(2)); the Schedule lists the 57 city and municipal council areas. Revoked by the Minimum Wages Order 2022 from 1 May 2022. Verified September 26, 2026	5.29 MYR/ hourFebruary 1, 2020 – May 1, 2022	February 1, 2020	May 1, 2022
Peninsular Malaysia Source: Minimum Wages Order 2016, P.U. (A) 116/2016 (2) This Order comes into operation on 1 July 2016. Non-application 2. This Order shall not apply to a domestic servant as defined under section 2 of the Employment Act 1955 [Act 265], section 2 of the Sabah Labour Ordinance [Cap. 67] and section 2 of the Sarawak Labour Ordinance [Cap. 76]. Minimum wages rates 3. The minimum wages rates payable to an employee shall be as follows: Regional areas Minimum wages rates Monthly Daily Hourly Peninsular Malaysia RM1,000 Number of working days in a week RM4.81 6 RM38.46 5 RM46.15 4 RM57.69 Sabah, Sarawak and Federal Territory of Labuan RM920 6 RM35.38 RM4.42 5 RM42.46 Source statute snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Minimum Wages Order 2016 para 3, in operation 1 July 2016 (para 1(2)). Superseded by the nationwide rate of the Minimum Wages Order 2018 from 1 January 2019. Verified September 26, 2026	1,000.00 MYR/ monthJuly 1, 2016 – January 1, 2019	July 1, 2016	January 1, 2019
Sabah, Sarawak and the Federal Territory of Labuan Source: Minimum Wages Order 2016, P.U. (A) 116/2016 (2) This Order comes into operation on 1 July 2016. Non-application 2. This Order shall not apply to a domestic servant as defined under section 2 of the Employment Act 1955 [Act 265], section 2 of the Sabah Labour Ordinance [Cap. 67] and section 2 of the Sarawak Labour Ordinance [Cap. 76]. Minimum wages rates 3. The minimum wages rates payable to an employee shall be as follows: Regional areas Minimum wages rates Monthly Daily Hourly Peninsular Malaysia RM1,000 Number of working days in a week RM4.81 6 RM38.46 5 RM46.15 4 RM57.69 Sabah, Sarawak and Federal Territory of Labuan RM920 6 RM35.38 RM4.42 5 RM42.46 Source statute snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Minimum Wages Order 2016 para 3, in operation 1 July 2016 (para 1(2)). Superseded by the nationwide rate of the Minimum Wages Order 2018 from 1 January 2019. Verified September 26, 2026	920.00 MYR/ monthJuly 1, 2016 – January 1, 2019	July 1, 2016	January 1, 2019
Peninsular Malaysia Source: Minimum Wages Order 2016, P.U. (A) 116/2016 (2) This Order comes into operation on 1 July 2016. Non-application 2. This Order shall not apply to a domestic servant as defined under section 2 of the Employment Act 1955 [Act 265], section 2 of the Sabah Labour Ordinance [Cap. 67] and section 2 of the Sarawak Labour Ordinance [Cap. 76]. Minimum wages rates 3. The minimum wages rates payable to an employee shall be as follows: Regional areas Minimum wages rates Monthly Daily Hourly Peninsular Malaysia RM1,000 Number of working days in a week RM4.81 6 RM38.46 5 RM46.15 4 RM57.69 Sabah, Sarawak and Federal Territory of Labuan RM920 6 RM35.38 RM4.42 5 RM42.46 Source statute snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Minimum Wages Order 2016 para 3, in operation 1 July 2016 (para 1(2)). Superseded by the nationwide rate of the Minimum Wages Order 2018 from 1 January 2019. Verified September 27, 2026	4.81 MYR/ hourJuly 1, 2016 – January 1, 2019	July 1, 2016	January 1, 2019
Sabah, Sarawak and the Federal Territory of Labuan Source: Minimum Wages Order 2016, P.U. (A) 116/2016 (2) This Order comes into operation on 1 July 2016. Non-application 2. This Order shall not apply to a domestic servant as defined under section 2 of the Employment Act 1955 [Act 265], section 2 of the Sabah Labour Ordinance [Cap. 67] and section 2 of the Sarawak Labour Ordinance [Cap. 76]. Minimum wages rates 3. The minimum wages rates payable to an employee shall be as follows: Regional areas Minimum wages rates Monthly Daily Hourly Peninsular Malaysia RM1,000 Number of working days in a week RM4.81 6 RM38.46 5 RM46.15 4 RM57.69 Sabah, Sarawak and Federal Territory of Labuan RM920 6 RM35.38 RM4.42 5 RM42.46 Source statute snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Minimum Wages Order 2016 para 3, in operation 1 July 2016 (para 1(2)). Superseded by the nationwide rate of the Minimum Wages Order 2018 from 1 January 2019. Verified September 27, 2026	4.42 MYR/ hourJuly 1, 2016 – January 1, 2019	July 1, 2016	January 1, 2019
6+ employees · Peninsular Malaysia Source: Minimum Wages Order 2012, P.U. (A) 214/2012 Regional areas Minimum wages rates Monthly Hourly Peninsular Malaysia RM900 RM4.33 Sabah, S arawak and the Federal Territory of Labuan RM800 RM3.85 Source statute snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Minimum Wages Order 2012 para 4; para 2(1)(a): in operation 1 January 2013 for employers with more than five employees (and professional activities regardless of size); smaller employers from 1 July 2013 (later deferred). Replaced by the Minimum Wages Order 2016 from 1 July 2016. Verified September 26, 2026	900.00 MYR/ monthJanuary 1, 2013 – July 1, 2016	January 1, 2013	July 1, 2016
6+ employees · Peninsular Malaysia Source: Minimum Wages Order 2012, P.U. (A) 214/2012 Regional areas Minimum wages rates Monthly Hourly Peninsular Malaysia RM900 RM4.33 Sabah, S arawak and the Federal Territory of Labuan RM800 RM3.85 Source statute snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Minimum Wages Order 2012 para 4; para 2(1)(a): in operation 1 January 2013 for employers with more than five employees (and professional activities regardless of size); smaller employers from 1 July 2013 (later deferred). Replaced by the Minimum Wages Order 2016 from 1 July 2016. Verified September 26, 2026	4.33 MYR/ hourJanuary 1, 2013 – July 1, 2016	January 1, 2013	July 1, 2016
6+ employees · Sabah, Sarawak and the Federal Territory of Labuan Source: Minimum Wages Order 2012, P.U. (A) 214/2012 Regional areas Minimum wages rates Monthly Hourly Peninsular Malaysia RM900 RM4.33 Sabah, S arawak and the Federal Territory of Labuan RM800 RM3.85 Source statute snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Minimum Wages Order 2012 para 4; para 2(1)(a): in operation 1 January 2013 for employers with more than five employees (and professional activities regardless of size); smaller employers from 1 July 2013 (later deferred). Replaced by the Minimum Wages Order 2016 from 1 July 2016. Verified September 26, 2026	800.00 MYR/ monthJanuary 1, 2013 – July 1, 2016	January 1, 2013	July 1, 2016
6+ employees · Sabah, Sarawak and the Federal Territory of Labuan Source: Minimum Wages Order 2012, P.U. (A) 214/2012 Regional areas Minimum wages rates Monthly Hourly Peninsular Malaysia RM900 RM4.33 Sabah, S arawak and the Federal Territory of Labuan RM800 RM3.85 Source statute snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Minimum Wages Order 2012 para 4; para 2(1)(a): in operation 1 January 2013 for employers with more than five employees (and professional activities regardless of size); smaller employers from 1 July 2013 (later deferred). Replaced by the Minimum Wages Order 2016 from 1 July 2016. Verified September 26, 2026	3.85 MYR/ hourJanuary 1, 2013 – July 1, 2016	January 1, 2013	July 1, 2016

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Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in Malaysia?

1,700.00 MYR per month since February 1, 2025.

Is the minimum wage in Malaysia increasing?

No increase is scheduled on record as of October 1, 2026. Inflation-indexed jurisdictions announce the next figure a few months before it takes effect.

1 level of law

How this rate is resolved

The highest minimum that covers the work location applies.

Employers must pay the highest minimum that covers the work location. WageTable checks each level in turn:

Malaysia

Malaysia sets 4 rules of its own. Year pages: 2026, 2027.

Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources

Minimum wages are set by Minimum Wages Orders made by the Minister of Human Resources under section 23 of the National Wages Consultative Council Act 2011 [Act 732], on the Council's recommendation (reviewed at least every two years). Each order gives a monthly and an hourly rate plus daily rates by number of working days per week (6/5/4; not published here). Domestic servants are excluded. History: January 1, 2013 RM900 Peninsular / RM800 Sabah, Sarawak, Labuan (employers with more than five employees; smaller employers later); July 1, 2016 RM1,000 / RM920; January 1, 2019 RM1,050 nationwide; February 1, 2020 RM1,200 in city/municipal council areas and RM1,100 elsewhere; May 1, 2022 RM1,500 (employers with five or more employees and professional activities; smaller employers from January 1, 2023); February 1, 2025 RM1,700 (five or more employees; smaller employers from August 1, 2025).

Malaysia

Enforcement

Enforced by Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA); Department of Labour of Peninsular Malaysia (JTKSM).

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