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MALAYSIAN EMPLOYERS FEDERATION

HEAD OFFICE: 3A06 – 3A07, Block A, Pusat Dagangan Phileo Damansara II, No. 15, Jalan 16/11, Seksyen 16, 46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
www.mef.org.my Tel: 603-7955 7778 | Fax: 603-7955 6808/7955 9008 | E-mail: mef-hq@mef.org.my

Circular No: 29/2020

8 December 2020

To: ALL MEMBERS

MEF Publications – Surveys Series (2020)

It is my pleasure to inform members of MEF’s latest four publications.

The new survey publications are:

1. MEF Salary Survey for Executives 2020
2. MEF Salary Survey for Non Executives 2020
The MEF Salary Survey for Executives and Non Executives 2020 provide
an up-to-date insight of salaries, increases and bonus benchmarked
against the various industries and offering valuable data on the current
compensation trends. A comprehensive coverage of 179 benchmarked
positions covering 20,733 Executives’ salaries together with 138
benchmarked positions covering 64,625 Non Executives’ salaries of 226
members from manufacturing and non manufacturing sectors is shared
with employers in the 2020 survey reports. This year’s survey has
included special sections that capture the impact of the outbreak of
COVID-19 pandemic on salary policies and bonus payments.

NORTHERN REGION – 379-D, Jalan Hajjah Rehmah, 11600 Jelutong, Penang | Tel: 604 – 659 9236 / 604 – 659 6909 | Fax: 604 - 6599 873 E-mail: mefpg@mef.org.my
SOUTHERN REGION – No. 17A & 17B Jalan Cantik 6, Taman Pelangi Indah, 81800 Ulu Tiram, Johor | Tel: 607 – 862 4776 | Fax: 607 – 862 4773 | E-mail: mefjb@mef.org.my
EAST COAST REGION – B-8 & B-10, First Floor, Jalan Haji Ahmad 3, Sri Pahang Business Centre 25300 Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur | Tel: 609 – 512 4373 | Fax: 609 – 512 4251 | E-mail: mefktn@mef.org.my
PERAK OFFICE – A-1-3, 1st Floor, Wisma MFCB, No.1, Persiaran Greentown 2, Green Town Business Centre, 30450 Ipoh, Perak | Tel: 605 - 255 7778 / 605-255 9778 | Fax: 605 - 255 2778 | E-mail: mefip@mef.org.my
SARAWAK OFFICE – Lot No 95, Jalan Nyiur, 93200 Kuching, Sarawak | Tel: 082 - 247 027 | Fax: 082 – 247 028 | E-mail: mefkch@mef.org.my
SABAH OFFICE – Lot No 1, Block A, 3rd Floor, Damai Point, Luyang, 88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah | Tel: 088 – 210 579 | Fax: 088 – 204 979 | E-mail: mefkk@mef.org.my
 Forecast of salary increase and bonus as provided by participating
companies are compared to that granted in 2020 in order to offer
guidance and assistance to employers in making informed decisions on
salary policy to be implemented in 2021.

The above annual publications which are now in their twenty sixth
edition are highly sought-after compensation analysis as the publications
explored the various policies adopted by companies to compete for
talent and retain valuable employees in their companies.

3. MEF Fringe Benefits Survey 2020

MEF Fringe Benefits Survey 2020 offers the latest comprehensive

coverage of fringe benefits policies and practices adopted by private
sector employers in Malaysia. The Report will greatly assist employers
who are developing their own policies in their respective companies to
compare and benchmark their companies’ practices with those granted
by other employers. This reliable and useful reference tool for benefits
analysis has assisted employers in making informed decisions in
attracting and retaining Executives as well as Non Executives in their
companies. This year’s survey attracted the participation of 199
companies which shared their data on their companies’ policies on terms
of employment.

In the 2020 Report, special focus was directed at the impact of the
Movement Control Order, Conditional Movement Order and Recovery
Movement Control Order on benefits policies for the different levels of
employees. Flexible work arrangements and work from home policies
were the new normal adopted by companies in response to the COVID
19 pandemic. The Report has extended its analysis to include the
benefits given to expatriates and foreign workers.

4. MEF Analysis of Collective Agreements and Awards on Terms and

Conditions of Employment 2019

The annual Analysis of Collective Agreements and Awards on Terms &

Conditions (T&C) of Employment which is in its 15th edition, provides up-
to-date and valuable information for the human resource practitioners
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 in comparing the compensation and benefits for unionised employees.
This Report enables benchmarking for unionised companies in the
preparation for negotiations and can be used as an enabling reference
tool during collective bargaining with the Unions. The findings also
provide valuable compensation data for companies which are not
unionised.

This Report contains analysis of salaries and terms of employment in the

294 collective agreements (CAs) given cognizance by the Industrial Court
in 2019 and 61 Industrial Court Awards handed down in 2019 that
disputed on terms and conditions of employment. The articles in the CAs
were analysed in-depth by Union, Industry and Location relate to the
terms of employment, leaves entitlement, salary adjustment, annual
increment, bonus, salary structure, allowances and benefits and salary
data. The analysis of the 61 Awards on terms and conditions of
employment handed down by the Industrial Court in 2019, covers the
across the-board salary adjustment, bonus, minimum wage and other
articles in dispute before the Industrial Court.

Purchase of the above reports can be made by completing and returning the
attached Order Form.

Orders received with full payment before 31st January 2021 are eligible to free
courier services within Malaysia. In addition, attractive discounts are offered
if you purchase 3 or more publications.

Thank you.

MALAYSIAN EMPLOYERS FEDERATION

Datuk Hj. Shamsuddin Bardan

Executive Director

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 Free Courier

PUBLICATIONS ~ SURVEYS SERIES (2020) Charges

if payment
received
MEF Salary Survey for Executives and Non Executives 2020 on or before
31 January
The MEF Salary Survey for Executives and Non Executives 2020 provide an up-to-date 2021
insight of salaries, increases and bonus benchmarked against the various industries
and offering valuable data on the current compensation trends. A comprehensive
coverage of 179 benchmarked positions covering 20,733 Executives’ salaries together with
138 benchmarked positions covering 64,625 Non Executives' salaries of 226 members
from manufacturing and non manufacturing sectors is shared with employers in the 2020 survey
reports. This year’s survey has included special sections that capture the impact of the outbreak
of COVID-19 pandemic on salary policies and bonus payments.

Forecast of salary increase and bonus as provided by participating companies are compared to
that granted in 2020 in order to offer guidance and assistance to employers in making informed
decisions on the salary policy to be implemented in 2021. The above annual publications which
are now in their twenty sixth edition are highly sought-after compensation analysis as the
publications explored the various policies adopted by companies to compete for talent and retain
valuable employees in their companies.

MEF Fringe Benefits Survey 2020

MEF Fringe Benefits Survey 2020 offers the latest comprehensive coverage of fringe benefits
policies and practices adopted by private sector employers in Malaysia. The report will greatly assist
employers who are developing their own policies in their respective companies to compare and
benchmark their companies’ practices with those granted by other employers. This reliable and
useful reference tool for benefits analysis has assisted employers in making informed decisions in
attracting and retaining Executives as well as Non Executives in their companies. This year’s survey
attracted the participation of 199 companies which shared their data on their companies’ policies
on terms of employment.

In the 2020 Report, special focus was directed at the impact of the Movement Control Order,
Conditional Movement Order and Recovery Movement Control Order on benefits policies for the
different levels of employees. Flexible work arrangements and work from home policies were the
new normal adopted by companies in response to the COVID 19 pandemic. The Report has
extended its analysis to include the benefits given to expatriates and foreign workers.

MEF Analysis of Collective Agreements and Awards on Terms and

Conditions of Employment 2019
The annual Analysis of Collective Agreements and Awards on Terms & Conditions (T&C) of
Employment which is in its 15th edition, provides up-to-date and valuable information for the
human resource practitioners in comparing the compensation and benefits for unionised
employees. This Report enables benchmarking for unionised companies in the preparation for
negotiations and can be used as an enabling reference tool during collective bargaining with the
Unions. The findings also provide valuable compensation data for companies which are not
unionised.

This Report contains analysis of salaries and terms of employment in the 294 collective agreements
(CAs) given cognizance by the Industrial Court in 2019 and 61 Industrial Court Awards handed down
in 2019 that disputed on terms and conditions of employment. The articles in the CAs were analysed
in-depth by Union, Industry and Location relate to the terms of employment, leaves entitlement,
salary adjustment, annual increment, bonus, salary structure, allowances and benefits and salary
data. The analysis of the 61 Awards on terms and conditions of employment handed down by the
Industrial Court in 2019, covers the across the-board salary adjustment, bonus, minimum wage and
other articles in dispute before the Industrial Court.
 Kindly complete this Order Form and attach the cheque and send it to: ORDER FORM
MALAYSIAN EMPLOYERS FEDERATION
3A06-3A07, Block A, Pusat Dagangan Phileo Damansara II
No. 15, Jalan 16/11, Seksyen 16
46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia or fax to : 03-7955 9008 / 7955 6808

Price per copy (please )

Member
Non MEF Qty Total (RM)
Non Member
Participating
Participating Companies
Companies
Companies
Publications

MEF Salary Survey for Executives 2020 ❑ RM450 ❑ RM900 ❑ RM1,800

MEF Salary Survey for Non Executives 2020 ❑ RM450 ❑ RM900 ❑ RM1,800

MEF Fringe Benefits Survey 2020 ❑ RM450 ❑ RM900 ❑ RM1,800

MEF Analysis of Collective Agreements and Awards

❑ RM450 ❑ RM900
on Terms and Conditions of Employment 2019

Sub Total

DISCOUNTS : Any 3 publications - 5% or any 4 or more publications - 10% -

Courier Charges
❑ FREE Courier Charges (if payment received on or before 31 January 2021)
❑ RM15.90/per copy (Peninsular Malaysia) ❑ RM31.80/per copy (Sabah, Sarawak & WP Labuan)
❑ Subject to charge/Please call (Outside Malaysia) ❑ No Courier Charges (Collect from MEF Office) +
GRAND TOTAL

Payment
❑ Bank deposit to Account No: 105280002422, Affin Islamic Bank Berhad in favour of MALAYSIAN EMPLOYERS FEDERATION.
A copy of the transfer slip and invoice number should be emailed to accounts@mef.org.my

❑ Cheque No: _____________________________ made payable to MALAYSIAN EMPLOYERS FEDERATION

❑ Others _________________________________________

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Further Information
Please contact Cik Zawiyah Mohd Yusop (zawiyah@mef.org.my) at Tel : 03 – 7955 7778 ext. 129 or any of the MEF Regional Offices
www.mef.org.my