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Malaysia will enforce RM1,700 minimum wage across all businesses from August 1.

Policy & Government:
MITI unveils industrial roadmap with 2026 carbon tax for steel sector.
Parliament passes whistleblower bill allowing media disclosures.

Business & Economy:
Corporate Malaysia urged to initiate share buybacks to lift Bursa valuations.
RON95 fuel subsidy retargeting delay may soften inflation to 1.5%–2.2%.Social Impact:
New wage rules to impact SMEs, apprentices, and foreign worker costs.