Wage reform can ease inflation, cost of living pressure – Bank Negara

KUALA LUMPUR: Controlling inflation alone is insufficient to alleviate cost-of-living pressures, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), highlighting the urgent need for structural reforms to address stagnant wage growth and ensure that incomes keep pace with rising prices. Deputy Governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar said that although headline inflation has eased significantly due to timely monetary policy tightening, price...

Anwar launches National HR Policy Framework

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched the National Human Resources (HR) Policy Framework on Wednesday (May 1). The framework addresses key aspects, including equitable compensation and job welfare. Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong stated that the framework, which comprises three cores and 11 strategies, was developed after considering feedback from stakeholders and the...