MTUC: Budget handouts are paltry, reform wages best way forward

The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) and its Penang division have spoken out about the need to address the fundamental issue of low wages in Malaysia.

Penang MTUC secretary K Veeriah said the recent Budget 2023 announcements do not go far enough to address the core issues of the rising cost of living and declining purchasing power.

He said initiatives announced by the government...