KOTA KINABALU: A salary of RM1,800 being deemed 'too high' for graduates is unreasonable, says UMNO Sabah chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin.
He calls for a comprehensive review of wage structures and stronger support for young professionals to secure fair employment opportunities.
Bung Moktar stressed that the issue of low wages for graduates in Sabah needs urgent attention, as many young professionals struggle to cope with rising living costs.
He said it is unfair for graduates with academic qualifications to be offered salaries that do not match their credentials and the economic reality of the state.
"The statement that RM1,800 is too high for graduates is unacceptable. The cost of living in Sabah has increased significantly, and young professionals should not be forced to accept salaries that barely cover their basic needs," he said in a statement today.
