"LABOUR organisations look set on proposing an increase of the minimum wage in Myanmar when it is up for a review by May. This followed a study by the Confederation of Trade Unions of Myanmar (CTUM) in Yangon, Bago, Mandalay, Magwe and Sagaing regions, as well as the Shan and Kayin states, according to The Myanmar Times. Central committee member U Win Zaw said they were inclined to propose 7200 kyats for eight hours of work, or 900 kyats per hour work, to the National Committee for Minimum Wage. Currently, the minimum wage is set at 4800 kyats for eight hours of work and was last reviewed in May 2018. “We have received recommendations from CTUM, labour activists and other federations that the minimum wage should be raised,” said Win Zaw. The National Committee for Minimum Wage includes 27 representatives from the government, workers and employers. The committee is tasked with reviewing the country’s minimum wage every two years. General secretary of the Myanmar Industries Craft and Services Trade Unions Federation, U Thet Hnin Aung, said they were conducting a similar survey and would reveal its findings once completed..."