Penang gives out jobs worth RM6bil


GEORGE TOWN: The value of jobs given out this year to the construction and renovation industry in Penang is expected to be around RM6bil, compared with RM9.25bil a year ago.

Penang Master Builders and Building Material Dealers Association president Datuk Lim Kai Seng told StarBiz that the number of jobs to be given out this year in Penang was around 400, compared with 539 in 2013.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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