Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
SDG 8 Indicator
8.2 – Employment Practice
8.2.1 – Employment Practice Living Wage
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia as a body pays all staff and faculty at least the living wage. UKM ensures fair and competitive remuneration aligned with Malaysia’s Public Service Remuneration Scheme, exceeding the minimum wage and poverty line income of RM2,208 set by the Economic Planning Unit (EPU), supporting employees’ financial security and quality of life.
The structure consists of Basic Salary + Fixed Allowances + Variable Component = Total Income.
In January 2023, the Prime Minister announced a special RM100 annual salary increment for all civil servants, including UKM staff, in addition to the RM1,500 minimum wage policy. This increment applies to permanent, temporary, and contract officers appointed before Jan 1, 2023. UKM also offers Zakat financial aid for staff in need, covers RM12.3 million in medical expenses (including RM250 for dental care), and provides allowances—RM350 for living, RM300 for housing, and RM95 as a fixed benefit.
