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Sarawak business, explained with published evidence. Charts first, plain words, every figure sourced.

· Minimum wage

RM2,000 minimum wage: what it means for Sarawak employers

In Sarawak, the new minimum is close to what a typical worker already earns. Six panels show what that means for employers, and what to expect by June 2027.

A typical Sarawak worker earns just RM300 above the new minimum

SarawakRM2,300
MalaysiaRM3,027
Kuala LumpurRM4,527
RM0RM2,000RM4,000
New minimum from June 2027, RM2,000Typical (median) monthly wageRoom above RM2,000

Median monthly wage, citizen employees in the formal sector, March 2026.

87%

RM2,000 is 87% of a typical Sarawak wage. In Kuala Lumpur, it is 44%.

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