RM900 for Indonesian maids


PETALING JAYA: Indonesia has set the minimum monthly salary for domestic helpers in Malaysia at RM900 with plans to raise it further to at least RM1,000.

Indonesia’s deputy ambassador to Malaysia Hermono said that the RM900 minimum salary took effect on Oct 20 and involves all new Indonesian maids coming to Malaysia after the date.

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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.

Best Value

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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