The minimum monthly wage will be raised to RM1,200 in 57 town and major cities, while the RM1,100 threshold remains for the rest of the country

SEVERAL new regulations will be effective starting Jan 1, 2020, involving various sectors nationwide. Among the regulations is the controversial smoking ban, which has caused a stir among restaurant operators and customers throughout the education period which began this year. Below are five new regulations that will be implemented in the country by the new year.