1. Official Malaysian Statistical & Statutory Benchmarks

  • DOSM (Department of Statistics Malaysia): Formal-sector median monthly wage benchmark (~RM3,000) and regional dispersion across KL, Selangor & Penang.
  • Minimum Wages Order: National baseline minimum wage of RM1,700/month.
  • EPF (KWSP): Citizen/PR under-60 employee contribution 11%; employer 13% (wages ≤ RM5,000) and 12% (wages > RM5,000).
  • PERKESO (SOCSO & EIS): Category 1 SOCSO (~0.5% employee / ~1.75% employer) & EIS (0.2% each) capped at RM6,000 monthly wage ceiling.
  • Recruitment Salary Surveys & MYFutureJobs: Cross-checked against published Malaysian recruitment benchmarks and public sector SPA grades.

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