According to the data of the State Statistical Office, the index of the average monthly gross wage paid per employee in April 2018, compared to April 2017, was 105.5.

This increase is caused by the increase of the average monthly gross wage paid per employee in the sectors: Mining and quarrying (32.1%), Manufacturing (13.1%) and Accommodation and food service activities (11.3%). An increase in the average monthly gross wage paid per employee compared to the previous month was recorded in the sectors: Mining and quarrying (13.3%), Administrative and support service activities (4.1%) and Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles (3.5%).

The average monthly gross wage paid per employee in April 2018 was 35 117 denars.

Source: State Statistical Office of RM (2018).