Written Answer to PQ on PWM validated complaints

NOTICE PAPER NO. 138 OF 2025 FOR THE SITTING ON OR AFTER 16 OCTOBER 2025
QUESTION NO. 690 FOR ORAL ANSWER

MP: Mr Fadli Fawzi

To ask the Minister for Manpower (a) how many validated complaints have been received by the Ministry in the first six months of 2025 regarding employers failing to pay workers the minimum salaries stipulated by the Progressive Wage Model; and (b) how this compares to the same period in previous years.

Answer:

1. In the first six months of 2025, MOM received fewer than 20 substantiated complaints regarding employers failing to pay workers the minimum salaries stipulated by the Progressive Wage Model, comparable to the complaints in the same period in 2024.

2. MOM will continue its efforts to raise awareness of the PWM amongst employees and encourage them to use the Progressive Wage Portal to verify their wages against PWM requirements. Employees who detect discrepancies can seek clarification from their employers or approach MOM for assistance.