KUALA LUMPUR – The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) will be offering the RM2,500 minimum wage for its full-time staff, 40% higher than government mandate from 1 May 2022.
The General Manager of the Centre, Alan Pryor said, the minimum wage revision is based on the rising cost-of-living in Kuala Lumpur.
“Our team members are our greatest asset and as we resume business in full capacity after two years, this decision is not only timely but also the right one,” he said.
Pryor also said that the hospitality sector in Malaysia is facing a huge shortage of manpower as the country welcomes international events and tourists back to its shores.
“In the aftermath of Covid-19, we are dealing with a reduced supply chain, decreasing workforce and stiff competition locally and regionally.
“Improved wage and compensation policies need to be implemented industry-wide to attract fresh talent and to boost current staff morale,” Pryor said.
Meanwhile, the Centre is currently actively recruiting part-times to join its Ambassador Programme that provides complimentary Basic Food Handler course, refresher training allowance, Social Welfare Organisation (SOCSO) and Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributions, flexible working schedule, uniform, duty meal nd night shift transport allowances.
In a recent statement, the Centre said that it is preparing to welcome 117 business and entertainment events up to December 2022. -MalaysiaGazette
