One glaring omission is the absence of concrete details in the much-anticipated Progressive Wage Model.
The 2024 budget presented by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim last Friday is undoubtedly a critical document for the nation’s economic and social future as it carries the hopes and aspirations of all Malaysians who continue to seek financial stability and improved living standards amidst cost and price hikes.
Its omission in the budget is a reflection of the government’s lack of focus on the predicament and plight of low-wage workers who continue to struggle to make ends meet in the face of rising living costs. There is no clear roadmap for PMW and low-wage workers will surely remain in the quandary. The rakyat’s main concern now is how the government will manage the present high inflation as well as the high cost of living and doing business. All of us are already feeling the heat.
The government’s commitment to increase cash aid to RM10 billion is a positive step, but questions persist about whether this amount is sufficient to provide robust social protection, given the challenges faced by low-income households.
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