Human Resources Minister Steven Sim confirmed that only one complaint was received in the first half of 2025 regarding a bus company failing to pay the RM1,700 minimum wage. The complaint involved Penawar Express Line Bhd, which faced enforcement action.
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While the number of complaints is low, Sim emphasised that minimum wage compliance is a legal obligation, not a suggestion.
He said the Labour Department continues to conduct routine inspections to ensure adherence to labour laws. The statement follows public concern over some bus drivers reportedly earning just RM700 a month, depending on allowances and overtime to make ends meet.
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