PRESS RELEASE: Perodua Increase Wages, Allowance And Benefits Up To 10% For Its Workers!!

Perodua and its workers’ unions signed a “Collective Agreement” for the former to increase wages, allowances and benefits for its non-executive staff by 10% to help cope with the higher cost of living and to recognise their contribution to the company.

The collective agreement was signed between Pekerja-pekerja Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd and Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd; Perodua Manufacturing Sdn Bhd and Kesatuan Pekerja-Pekerja Perodua; and Perodua Engine Manufacturing Sdn Bhd and Kesatuan Pekerja-Pekerja Engine Manufacturing Sdn Bhd. 

The agreement, which was witnessed by Perodua Chairman Tan Sri Asmat Kamaludin and Department of Industrial Relations Principal Assistant Director Tuan Haji Azzal Abu Talib, takes effect from 2014 to 2016, after which, the agreement will be reviewed by both parties.

“Of the 10% increase, at least 5% is in regards to wage increase while the remaining increment is for various allowances and benefits for non-executive permanent staff,” Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh said. 

Perodua has about 9,000 staff under its employment nationwide. Of these 9,000 workers, some 6,700 are non-executive staff. 

Earlier in the year, Perodua also distributed shopping vouchers ranging from RM1, 200 and RM1,500 to all its employees as a one-off project with the aim of assisting staff with school going children to buy much needed supplies.

“It is our hope that our staff will use these assistances wisely and effectively throughout the year,” Aminar said. 

He added that Perodua was also building a masjid and a child day care centre for the convenience of its staff and their children as well as part of the compact car company’s staff retention programme.

“We believe that excellence begins at home and by working with our people to create the best environment, we are fostering the best in everything we do,” Aminar said.

source: Perodua Media Services