The RM1,700 minimum wage has been fully enforced since August 2025, and its impact is now being felt across the Malaysian SME landscape. With 24,100 workers retrenched in Q1 2026 (a 47% year-on-year surge) and 76% of SMEs reporting significant margin pressure, business owners need a survival playbook. This article covers sector-specific impacts, coping strategies, and how to navigate rising workforce costs.

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