KUALA LUMPUR: Come rain or shine, the government will implement the RM1, 500 minimum wage on May 1, says Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan. Despite calls from certain industry players for a gradual increase in salary implementation, he said that it was difficult to please all parties." The government is only giving exemption to a few industries after certain considerations." I understand that there are some companies facing difficulties, especially those in the informal sectors."