Tun M is Urging Employers to Pay Their Staff Better If They Are Making More Profits

He was also worried about the country’s growing income gap. He said that if this is not properly examined, it could create tension and hostility, or might even result in confrontations among Malaysians.

“We cannot have one group succeeding, dominating, or monopolising everything while others lag behind. The gap between the haves and haves-not must be narrowed,” he added.

During the event, he reminded the investment community of its role in eliminating corruption.

“The least you can do is not to buy shares or make deals with directors or companies that are involved in corrupt practices.”

Dr Mahathir went on to say that the government should also play its part in ensuring no active politicians are being appointed as Malaysian head of missions in any listed GLCs (government-linked companies).

“We are also in the process of undertaking new initiatives which require amending the Constitution and certain Acts,” he added.

Source: malay mail

During a dialogue session, he said that all Malaysian youths must also understand that in order to obtain more pay, they need to work harder.

“If they are productive, they can have more pay, simply because they are productive through better education and training.”

“But, simply because you are powerful, you have the union, you can go on strikes and destroy the whole economy. The end result is they will lose out.”