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Standardised minimum wage of RM 1,050 a month or RM 5.05 an hour is confirmed by the Malaysian government at January 2019. The Minimum Wage Order 2016 had provided for minimum wage rates of RM1,000 a month for Peninsular Malaysia and RM920 a month for Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan. Compared to Malaysia, minimum wages in Japan are set by hourly rates, and each prefecture has a different value. As Tokyo is the wealthiest city in the country, it has also the highest minimum hourly wage in the country. As of 2018, the minimum hourly wage for the Tokyo prefecture is of 958 yen (RM 36.34). One can compare this minimum hourly wage to other prefectures in the country: Osaka has a minimum hourly wage of 909 (RM 34.49), and Kyoto’s minimum hourly pay is of 856 (RM 32.47). Okinawa on the other hand, has some of the countries lowest hourly wages, at 737 yen (RM 27.96)

The advantage of raising the minimum wage is that it would improve the overall standard of living for minimum wage workers by providing them with a more appropriate income level to handle the cost of living while the disadvantage of increasing the minimum wage is the probable consequence of businesses increasing prices. Raising the minimum wage would likely result in wages and salaries increasing across the board, thereby substantially increasing operating expenses for companies that would then increase the prices of products and services to cover their increased labor costs.

Workers can be very creative when they want to be absent from the workplace. Discuss penalties for Absence according to Employment Act 1955 and suggest action can be taken by employer to encouraging full attendance.

The penalties for Absence according to Employment Act 1955, section 60E, and the Sabah and Sarawak Labour Ordinances state that when an employee absents himself without the permission of his employer and without reasonable excuse for more than 10% of the working days during a 12month period in respect of which he should be entitled to annual leave, such leave is forfeited. When a worker is absent without permission on a working day immediately before or after public holiday, he is not entitled to holiday pay for the holiday. Employer can take actions to encourage full attendance by giving incentive in the form of a cash allowance paid monthly to all workers who have no unauthorized absences. Rewards are more effective to change one’s behaviour than punishment. Special cash or other rewards including publicity may be given on a quarterly or annual basis to those with excellent attendance record. This type of action is the most effective in encouraging full attendance of employees.

1) Do you agree that employers should have the right to choose the job applicant they believe to be most suitable for the job, even if this means some candidates are discriminated against? Justify your answer. 2) What is your strategies to enhance your employability skills. Justify your choice of strategies.

There is no legislation outlawing discrimination in the recruitment and selection process or in any other human resource function in Malaysia. Employers have the freedom to choose the candidate that they believe is most suited to the position available.

1) I disagree that employers should have the right to choose the job applicant they believe to be most suitable for the job because it can create the prejudices relate to the gender, age, religion, race or appearance of a job applicant. For instance, person who are seriously overweight may find the that employers are not keen to hire them. Employers may emphasize appearance in jobs which require direct dealings with customers, for example salespersons and receptionists.

2) My strategy to enhance my employability skills is by improving my communication skills. Verbal and written communication skills are important in nearly every business or industry. I can improve my employability skills in this area by participating in public speaking forums such as Toastmasters, or volunteering to be a group spokesperson for a program or event. Take advantage of opportunities to give presentations and request constructive criticism and feedback from trusted colleagues....