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Minimum wage in Malaysia (2026)
The national minimum wage is RM 1,700 a month under the Minimum Wages Order 2024. It applied from 1 February 2025 for employers with 5 or more workers, and from 1 August 2025 for the rest.
RM 1,700 as hourly and daily rates
Hourly rate = RM 1,700 × 12 ÷ (45 hours × 52 weeks). Daily rate = RM 1,700 × 12 ÷ 52 ÷ working days a week. 45 hours is the normal weekly limit under the Employment Act 1955.
RM 2,000 from June 2027 (announced)
In Budget 2027 (9 October 2026) the government announced a minimum wage of RM 2,000 a month from June 2027. It is not law yet: the final rules, including any exemptions for smaller firms, come with a new minimum wage order. At 45 hours a week, RM 2,000 is about RM 10.26 an hour.
What it costs in work time
| Price | At RM 1,700 | At RM 2,000 |
|---|---|---|
| RM 10 | 1.1 hrs | 58 min |
| RM 50 | 5.7 hrs | 4.9 hrs |
| RM 100 | 1.4 days | 1.2 days |
| RM 500 | 7.2 days | 6.1 days |
| RM 1,000 | 14.3 days | 12.2 days |
More detail: RM 1,700 salary page · RM 2,000 salary page
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▶ Get it on Google PlaySources: Bernama: Budget 2027, minimum wage RM2,000 · The Star: minimum wage to rise to RM2,000 from June 2027
Questions
What is the minimum wage in Malaysia in 2026?
RM 1,700 a month, which is RM 8.72 an hour. Budget 2027 announced RM 2,000 a month from June 2027, which still has to become law.
What is RM 1,700 per hour?
RM 8.72 an hour, based on 45 hours a week.
What is RM 1,700 per day?
RM 65.38 for a 6-day week, RM 78.46 for a 5-day week, or RM 98.08 for a 4-day week.