The Malaysian government is committed to ensuring that permanent employees of government-linked companies (GLCs) and investment companies (GLICs) receive a minimum salary of RM1,500 per month. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob emphasized the importance of this income level for addressing cost-of-living challenges, urging the private sector to adopt similar standards. Additionally, he called for GLCs to achieve at least 30% female representation on boards by 2023 and outlined the GLCs' significant role in the country's economy and initiatives outlined in the 12th Malaysia Plan.