八点最热报 | 《2025年财政预算案》中宣布，明年2月起，最低薪金从原有的1500令吉调高至1700令吉。人力资源部长沈志强今天提醒各位老板，这项薪资调整是针对基本员工，特别是低学术资格和技能的工人，以照顾这些最底阶层员工的福利。他呼吁雇主，不要将新的最低薪金标准作为所有人，包括大学生的入职起薪，而是要根据员工资格提供相应的薪水。（主播：蔡心慧）
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00:30In this video, I will be talking about the benefits of hiring a low-paying employee.
00:35The government has called on employers not to set a new minimum wage standard for all employees,
00:40including college students,
00:42but to provide the appropriate salary according to the employee's qualifications.
00:46Otherwise, it may cause talent outflow and employers will not be able to hire the right employees.
00:51As for whether the government's adjustment of the minimum wage will increase the employer's burden,
00:55Minister Mao also responded today.
01:00The minimum wage will be raised to 1,700 RMB per month, which is a concern for the employer.
01:05Minister Mao attended a regular meeting today,
01:08and told reporters that before the government announced the decision,
01:12it had met and discussed with stakeholders on the benefits,
01:15and received positive feedback.
01:17He pointed out that raising the minimum wage is a matter of first-come, first-served.
01:22The key is to ensure that after the adjustment, the employee's productivity can be improved.
01:27He also pointed out that some foreign companies require the minimum wage to be raised,
01:30otherwise they will not invest in our country.
01:32To me, this is like a chicken and egg situation,
01:35because we also need to increase the country's productivity,
01:38and companies need to invest more in automation and so on.
01:44There is an argument that if you don't raise the salary, you won't invest,
01:48but if you raise the salary, you will invest,
01:50because they want to make sure that automation increases productivity.
01:54Minister of Transport, Lu Zhao-Fu, also said that
01:57the minimum wage of RM1,700 will not have a major impact on public transport.
02:05He explained that public transport prices are controlled by the government,
02:08and cannot be raised at will.
02:10In addition, the current salary of public transport drivers is generally above the minimum wage.
02:15If you pay RM1,700, it is difficult to get a driver.
02:18On average, the driver's pass costs RM2,000 to RM3,000.
02:22The market pays RM3,000 for the driver's pass,
02:25so it doesn't have a big impact.