Foreign labour levy doubled


Higher fee: The Star

SIBU: The levy for foreign workers has been increased, in some cases to double what employers are paying.

Effective today, those in the manu­facturing and construction sectors will have to pay RM2,500, up from RM1,250.

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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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