(Reuters) - Former Apple executive Pete Distad will be the CEO of the sports streaming joint venture formed by Walt Disney, Warner Bros Discovery and Fox Corp, the media companies said on Friday.
PETALING JAYA: Some light will finally be shed on the proposed Progressive Wage Policy when its guidelines are ready in May.), who announced the policy in November, said a pilot project will then be carried out between June and August this year.
The progressive wage system will involve those earning a monthly salary of between RM1,500 and RM4,999 who will be upscaled with training to receive higher wages. Employers will also be given cash incentives to cover the additional salaries. The task forces will be responsible for preparing guidelines on the yearly wage increments, developing the enrolment system and companies selected to partake in the Progressive Wage Policy, and also developing the training modules as well as upskilling.
“The remaining 27% will be technical courses,” he said, adding that some 2,000 free online courses will also be prepared.
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